ZIP 50005 · Marshall County

Albion, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50005, Albion, Iowa.

55.7%
Loss ratio
1.04%
Nonrenewal rate
#318 of 580
Iowa rank
10
Policies

The verdict

At $1,591/yr, Albion, IA (ZIP 50005) sits in the 53rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,591
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+11.0%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,591/yr
+11.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.13%
Avg severity: $28,352
Nonrenewal Rate
1.04%
-76.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50005 (Albion, IA)

ZIP 50005 (Albion, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,591 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 10 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 50005 in the 53rd percentile, 10% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 2% below that figure, ranking #318 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Fort Dodge (ZIP 50501) at $1,591, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50005 is 55.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.13% of policies in ZIP 50005 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,352. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.04% in this ZIP, a drop of 76.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 50005 costs have risen 11.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,387 to a high of $1,591, 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 50005 Compares

vs National Average
$1,591 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,591 vs $1,629
2% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50005, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,591
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50005.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,433 -
2019 $1,395 -2.6%
2020 $1,387 -0.5%
2021 $1,570 +13.1%
2022 $1,591 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,475
Premium Range
$1,387 - $1,591
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50005

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 50005 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Iowa overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 50005?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 50005 (Albion, IA) averages $1,591 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 53rd percentile, #318 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +11.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Albion, IA?
In ZIP 50005, insurers report a 55.7% loss ratio, a 3.13% claims frequency, and a 1.04% nonrenewal rate, the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50005 compared to the national average?
At $1,591/yr, ZIP 50005 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50005?
Insurers decline to renew 1.04% of policies in ZIP 50005 in Iowa, a drop of 76.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50005 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50005 runs $1,387-$1,591 (5-year average $1,475). The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 50005 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50005 runs 2% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,591/yr), ranking #318 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa 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.