ZIP 96746 · Kauai County

Kapaa, HI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96746, Kapaa, Hawaii.

7.8%
Loss ratio
0.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#15 of 25
Hawaii rank
137
Policies

The verdict

At $2,033/yr, Kapaa, HI (ZIP 96746) sits in the 76th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 14% above the U.S. average.

$2,033
Avg premium (2022)
+14%
vs U.S. average
+5.4%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,033/yr
+5.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.14%
Avg severity: $13,950
Nonrenewal Rate
0.33%
-42.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96746 (Kapaa, HI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 96746 (Kapaa, HI) at $2,033 per year for 2022 across approximately 137 reported policies. That is 14% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 76th percentile nationally. Compared to the Hawaii state average of $2,130, this ZIP runs 5% below, ranking #15 of 25 tracked ZIPs in Hawaii by premium. The closest-priced peer within Hawaii is Haleiwa (ZIP 96712) at $2,068, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 7.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.14%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,950. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.33% in this ZIP, a drop of 42.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 96746 costs have risen 5.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,891 to a high of $2,033, an annualized rate of +1.3% per year.

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 96746 Compares

vs National Average
$2,033 vs $1,776
14% above national avg
vs Hawaii Average
$2,033 vs $2,130
5% below state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96746, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $2,033
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96746.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,929 -
2019 $1,891 -2.0%
2020 $1,952 +3.2%
2021 $1,998 +2.4%
2022 $2,033 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,961
Premium Range
$1,891 - $2,033
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96746

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 96746 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Hawaii's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Hawaii overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

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 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

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 96746?
ZIP 96746 (Kapaa, HI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,033 per year as of 2022 (76th percentile, #15 of 25 ZIPs in Hawaii). Premiums have changed +5.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kapaa, HI?
In ZIP 96746, insurers report a 7.8% loss ratio, a 1.14% claims frequency, and a 0.33% nonrenewal rate, the 76th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96746 compared to the national average?
ZIP 96746 premiums of $2,033/yr are 14% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 76th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96746?
ZIP 96746 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.33% in Hawaii, a drop of 42.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96746 over 5 years?
ZIP 96746 premiums spanned $1,891 to $2,033 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,961. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 96746 compare to the Hawaii state average?
ZIP 96746 runs 5% below the Hawaii state average ($2,130/yr vs this ZIP's $2,033/yr), ranking #15 of 25 tracked ZIPs in Hawaii by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.