ZIP 96816 · Honolulu County

Honolulu, HI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 96816, Honolulu, Hawaii averages $2,213/yr.

15.6%
Loss ratio
0.34%
Nonrenewal rate
#10 of 25
Hawaii rank
1,927
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 96816 (Honolulu, HI) is #4,556 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #20,071 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,213
Avg premium (2022)
#4,556
of 25,593 on premium
#20,071
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
82nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
37/100
96816 - Honolulu, HI

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.

Affordability F
$2,213/yr
Avg premium, 18th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
98.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
62.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 96816's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,213 Higher than most more expensive than 82% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 96816. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Hawaii, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 96816; crosshairs: Hawaii averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1293.1$1689.6$2086.1$2482.6$2879.10.1%0.2%0.3%0.5%0.6%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 23 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 96706 · Ewa Beach $1,365/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 96732 · Kahului $1,382/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 96738 · Waikoloa $1,480/yr · 0.09%
  • ZIP 96793 · Wailuku $1,529/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 96707 · Kapolei $1,561/yr · 0.24%
  • ZIP 96720 · Hilo $1,565/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 96797 · Waipahu $1,577/yr · 0.30%
  • ZIP 96768 · Makawao $1,815/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 96789 · Mililani $1,870/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 96744 · Kaneohe $1,960/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 96746 · Kapaa $2,033/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 96712 · Haleiwa $2,068/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 96701 · Aiea $2,136/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 96825 · Honolulu $2,139/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 96766 · Lihue $2,205/yr · 0.24%
  • ZIP 96816 · Honolulu (this ZIP) $2,213/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 96734 · Kailua $2,386/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 96753 · Kihei $2,427/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 96743 · Kamuela $2,482/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 96790 · Kula $2,544/yr · 0.16%
  • ZIP 96740 · Kailua Kona $2,719/yr · 0.14%
  • ZIP 96821 · Honolulu $2,750/yr · 0.17%
  • ZIP 96761 · Lahaina $2,807/yr · 0.13%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,213/yr
Above-median premium
+10.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.11%
Avg severity: $16,355
Nonrenewal Rate
0.34%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+48.8% change

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.

FEMA NRI places Honolulu County in the upper risk band at 98.8 (Relatively High): national 99th percentile, #1/4 inside Hawaii, and 5% above the 93.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 25.9 · Community Resilience 62.6. 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 96816 Compares

vs National Average
$2,213 vs $1,776
25% above national avg
vs Hawaii Average
$2,213 vs $2,130
4% above state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96816, 2018–2022

$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,213
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96816.
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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 96816, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,091
Premium Range
$1,985 - $2,213
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Honolulu County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 96816 via FIPS 15003. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
98.8
Relatively High · 99th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 4 Hawaii counties · state mean 93.7
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $92,550,972

Social Vulnerability Index 25.9 · Community Resilience 62.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively High
Flooding
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Hawaii NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 96816's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 96816 in Honolulu County (NRI 98.8, hazard Earthquake), both outside Hawaii. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,213/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.34% here).

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

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 96816?
ZIP 96816 (Honolulu, HI) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,213 per year as of 2022, in the 82nd percentile nationally, #10 of 25 ZIPs in Hawaii. Premiums have changed +10.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Honolulu, HI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 96816: a claims frequency of 2.11%, a loss ratio of 15.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.34%, placing this ZIP in the 82nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96816 compared to the national average?
At $2,213/yr, ZIP 96816 runs 25% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 82nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96816?
Insurers decline to renew 0.34% of policies in ZIP 96816 in Hawaii, a rise of 48.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96816 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 96816 have ranged from $1,985 to $2,213, with a 5-year average of $2,091. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 96816 compare to the Hawaii state average?
ZIP 96816 has an average premium of $2,213/yr compared to the Hawaii state average of $2,130/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average, ranking #10 of 25 tracked ZIPs in Hawaii by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 96816?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 96816 (Honolulu) is 98.8 - #1/4 in Hawaii, 99th national percentile, top hazard Earthquake. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 96816

This ZIP's premiums run at the 82nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.