ZIP 96816 · Honolulu County
Honolulu, HI Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96816, Honolulu, Hawaii.
- 15.6%
- Loss ratio
- 0.34%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #10 of 25
- Hawaii rank
- 1,927
- Policies
The verdict
Honolulu, HI (ZIP 96816) averages $2,213/yr for homeowners insurance, 25% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally.
- $2,213
- Avg premium (2022)
- +25%
- vs U.S. average
- +10.7%
- since 2018
- 82nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 96816 (Honolulu, HI)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 96816 (Honolulu, HI) at $2,213 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,927 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 96816 comes in 25% above, the 82nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Hawaii homeowners pay $2,130 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (above), ranking #10 of 25 tracked ZIPs in Hawaii by premium. The closest-priced peer within Hawaii is Lihue (ZIP 96766) at $2,205, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 96816 shows a 15.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,355. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.34% in this ZIP, a rise of 48.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 96816 costs have risen 10.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,985 to a high of $2,213, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 96816 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 96816, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,000 | - |
| 2019 | $1,985 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | $2,048 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $2,209 | +7.8% |
| 2022 | $2,213 | +0.2% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 96816
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Put ZIP 96816 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
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