ZIP 96741 · Kauai County
Kalaheo, HI Homeowners Insurance
According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 96741, Kalaheo, Hawaii averages $2,382/yr.
- 5.7%
- Loss ratio
- #9 of 25
- Hawaii rank
- 83
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 96741 (Kalaheo, HI) homeowners insurance averages $2,382/yr, 86th percentile nationally, 34% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.
- $2,382
- Avg premium (2022)
- +34%
- vs U.S. ZIP-code average
- +5.6%
- since 2018
- 86th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Insurance Livability Score
PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.
Where ZIP 96741's premium sits nationally
Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022
$2,382 Higher than most more expensive than 86% of 25,593 ZIP codes
tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value
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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022
Data Snapshot: ZIP 96741 (Kalaheo, HI)
Homeowners in ZIP 96741 (Kalaheo, HI) pay an average of $2,382 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 83 reported policies. That is 34% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 86th percentile nationally. Hawaii homeowners pay $2,130 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (above), ranking #9 of 25 tracked ZIPs in Hawaii by premium. The closest-priced peer within Hawaii is Kailua (ZIP 96734) at $2,386, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 96741 is 5.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.66% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,130.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 96741 costs have risen 5.6% since 2018, from a low of $2,248 to a high of $2,469, an annualized rate of +1.4% per year.
FEMA NRI places Kauai County in the upper risk band at 84.4 (Relatively Moderate): national 84th percentile, #4/4 inside Hawaii, and 10% below the 93.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tsunami. Social Vulnerability Index 22.6 · Community Resilience 85.1. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.
How to read these numbers
The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.
How ZIP 96741 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 96741, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,254 | - |
| 2019 | $2,248 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | $2,322 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $2,469 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | $2,382 | -3.5% |
2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 96741
Similar ZIP Codes in Hawaii
ZIP codes with similar premium levels in Hawaii.
One of 24 ZIP codes with premium data in Hawaii, 9 are shown here.
Elevated FEMA NRI in Kauai County
County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 96741 via FIPS 15007. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.
Social Vulnerability Index 22.6 · Community Resilience 85.1
County hazard ratings
- Wildfire
- Relatively Moderate
- Flooding
- Relatively Moderate
- Earthquake
- Very Low
- Hurricane
- Relatively Low
- Tornado
- Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Hawaii NRI context · top counties by NRI score.
Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Kauai County)
ZIP 96741's county NRI is 84.4 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Hawaii containment.
Similar average premium
Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,382/yr here).
Background guides for ZIP 96741
Compare, statewide view, and rankings from ZIP 96741
Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs
Frequently Asked Questions
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What to do with ZIP 96741
This ZIP's premiums run at the 86th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.
- See how Kalaheo, HI compares to every other ZIP in Hawaii. Hawaii overview
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These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.
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