ZIP 96821 · Honolulu County

Honolulu, HI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 96821, Honolulu, Hawaii averages $2,750/yr.

14.0%
Loss ratio
0.17%
Nonrenewal rate
#3 of 25
Hawaii rank
664
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Honolulu, HI (ZIP 96821) ranks #1,934 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,750/yr) but #21,471 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.17%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,750
Avg premium (2022)
#1,934
of 25,593 on premium
#21,471
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
92nd
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
35/100
96821 - 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
$2,750/yr
Avg premium, 8th 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 96821's premium sits nationally

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

$2,750 Higher than most more expensive than 92% 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 96821. 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 96821; 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 $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 (this ZIP) $2,750/yr · 0.17%
  • ZIP 96761 · Lahaina $2,807/yr · 0.13%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,750/yr
Above-median premium
+8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.0%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.36%
Avg severity: $16,238
Nonrenewal Rate
0.17%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-46.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96821 (Honolulu, HI)

Homeowners in ZIP 96821 (Honolulu, HI) pay an average of $2,750 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 664 reported policies. That is 55% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 92nd percentile nationally. Compared to the Hawaii state average of $2,130, this ZIP runs 29% above, ranking #3 of 25 tracked ZIPs in Hawaii by premium. The closest-priced peer within Hawaii is Kailua Kona (ZIP 96740) at $2,719, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 96821 shows a 14.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.36% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,238. Insurers decline to renew 0.17% of policies in ZIP 96821 at expiration, a drop of 46.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 96821 have risen by 8.2%, ranging from $2,491 to $2,755 with a five-year average of $2,618, an annualized rate of +2.0% per year.

Honolulu County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 98.8 (Relatively High), 99th percentile nationally and #1 of 4 Hawaii counties - 5% above the state mean of 93.7. Dominant mapped hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 25.9 · Community Resilience 62.6. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 96821 Compares

vs National Average
$2,750 vs $1,776
55% above national avg
vs Hawaii Average
$2,750 vs $2,130
29% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96821, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,750
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96821.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,541 -
2019 $2,491 -2.0%
2020 $2,551 +2.4%
2021 $2,755 +8.0%
2022 $2,750 -0.2%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 96821

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,618
Premium Range
$2,491 - $2,755
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Honolulu County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 96821 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.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Hawaii for ZIP 96821

ZIP 96821's county NRI is 98.8 (Relatively High). 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 ($2,750/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.17% 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 96821?
At the 92nd percentile nationally, #3 of 25 ZIPs in Hawaii, ZIP 96821 (Honolulu, HI) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,750 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Honolulu, HI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 96821: claims frequency (2.36%), loss ratio (14.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.17%), together placing this ZIP at the 92nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96821 compared to the national average?
At $2,750/yr, ZIP 96821 runs 55% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 92nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96821?
Insurers decline to renew 0.17% of policies in ZIP 96821 in Hawaii, a drop of 46.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96821 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 96821 runs $2,491-$2,755 (5-year average $2,618). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 96821 compare to the Hawaii state average?
ZIP 96821 runs 29% above the Hawaii state average ($2,130/yr vs this ZIP's $2,750/yr), ranking #3 of 25 tracked ZIPs in Hawaii by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 96821?
Honolulu County scores 98.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 99th percentile nationally and #1 of 4 Hawaii counties. The index's top hazard label is Earthquake. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively High, Flooding Very High, Earthquake Relatively High, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 96821

This ZIP's premiums run at the 92nd 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.