ZIP 96821 · Honolulu County
Honolulu, HI Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96821, Honolulu, Hawaii.
- 14.0%
- Loss ratio
- 0.17%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #3 of 25
- Hawaii rank
- 664
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 96821 (Honolulu, HI) homeowners insurance averages $2,750/yr, 92nd percentile nationally, 55% above the U.S. norm.
- $2,750
- Avg premium (2022)
- +55%
- vs U.S. average
- +8.2%
- since 2018
- 92nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
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.
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
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 96821, 2018–2022
| 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% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 96821
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Compare ZIP 96821 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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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