ZIP 50021 · Polk County

Ankeny, IA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 50021, Ankeny, Iowa averages $1,586/yr.

55.4%
Loss ratio
0.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#324 of 580
Iowa rank
323
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Ankeny, IA sits #12,137 nationally on average premium ($1,586) versus #13,353 on nonrenewal rate (0.77%).

$1,586
Avg premium (2022)
#12,137
of 25,593 on premium
#13,353
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
53rd
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
47/100
50021 - Ankeny, IA

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 D
$1,586/yr
Avg premium, 47th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
92.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
91.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 50021's premium sits nationally

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

$1,586 Around the middle lower than 47% 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 50021. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Iowa, 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 50021; crosshairs: Iowa averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1185.1$1531.0$1877.0$2222.9$2568.80.1%0.9%1.7%2.5%3.3%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 52172 · Waukon $1,248/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 52032 · Bernard $1,340/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 52729 · Calamus $1,372/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 52340 · Tiffin $1,399/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 52302 · Marion $1,415/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 52638 · Middletown $1,432/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 52591 · Sigourney $1,447/yr · 1.78%
  • ZIP 52247 · Kalona $1,464/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 52761 · Muscatine $1,482/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 50173 · Montour $1,490/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 50010 · Ames $1,500/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 52249 · Keystone $1,508/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 50157 · Malcom $1,517/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 52317 · North Liberty $1,524/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 51031 · Le Mars $1,533/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 50464 · Plymouth $1,544/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 52064 · Miles $1,551/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 51001 · Akron $1,558/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 50604 · Aplington $1,566/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 51003 · Alton $1,571/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 52069 · Preston $1,580/yr · 1.63%
  • ZIP 50021 · Ankeny (this ZIP) $1,586/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 50211 · Norwalk $1,594/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 52213 · Center Point $1,599/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 52556 · Fairfield $1,605/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 51331 · Arnolds Park $1,613/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 52565 · Keosauqua $1,618/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 50154 · Mc Callsburg $1,631/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 52329 · Rowley $1,637/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 52590 · Seymour $1,645/yr · 2.90%
  • ZIP 52722 · Bettendorf $1,649/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 51445 · Ida Grove $1,660/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 50162 · Melbourne $1,669/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 50075 · Ellsworth $1,682/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 50273 · Winterset $1,688/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 50278 · Zearing $1,701/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 52346 · Van Horne $1,707/yr · 1.94%
  • ZIP 50171 · Montezuma $1,720/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 50140 · Lamoni $1,731/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 52076 · Strawberry Point $1,745/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 51028 · Kingsley $1,773/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 50446 · Joice $1,811/yr · 1.92%
  • ZIP 50864 · Villisca $1,832/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 50627 · Eldora $1,847/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 51108 · Sioux City $1,880/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 51024 · Hinton $1,912/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 50214 · Otley $2,020/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 50146 · Linden $2,180/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 51355 · Okoboji $2,506/yr · 0.28%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,586/yr
Near-median premium
+11.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.42%
Avg severity: $13,676
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-63.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50021 (Ankeny, IA)

ZIP 50021 (Ankeny, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,586 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 323 reported policies. That is 11% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 50021 is 3% below, ranking #324 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Leon (ZIP 50144) at $1,586, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50021 is 55.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,676. 0.77% of ZIP 50021 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 63.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 50021 costs have risen 11.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,418 to a high of $1,586, an annualized rate of +2.8% per year.

FEMA NRI places Polk County in the upper risk band at 92.0 (Relatively Moderate): national 92nd percentile, #1/100 inside Iowa, and 133% above the 39.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 17.0 · Community Resilience 91.2. 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 50021 Compares

vs National Average
$1,586 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,586 vs $1,629
3% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50021, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,586
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50021.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,418 -
2019 $1,467 +3.4%
2020 $1,513 +3.1%
2021 $1,565 +3.5%
2022 $1,586 +1.3%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 50021, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,510
Premium Range
$1,418 - $1,586
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Polk County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 50021 via FIPS 19153. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
92.0
Relatively Moderate · 92nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 100 Iowa counties · state mean 39.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $30,948,070

Social Vulnerability Index 17.0 · Community Resilience 91.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively High

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Polk County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 50021 in Polk County (NRI 92.0, hazard Tornado), both outside Iowa. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,586/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.77% 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 50021?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 50021 (Ankeny, IA) averages $1,586 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 53rd percentile, #324 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +11.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ankeny, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 50021: a claims frequency of 6.42%, a loss ratio of 55.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.77%, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50021 compared to the national average?
ZIP 50021 premiums of $1,586/yr are 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50021?
ZIP 50021 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.77% in Iowa, a drop of 63.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50021 over 5 years?
ZIP 50021 premiums spanned $1,418 to $1,586 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,510. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 50021 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50021 runs 3% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,586/yr), ranking #324 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 50021?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 50021 (Polk) is 92.0 - #1/100 in Iowa, 92nd national percentile, top hazard Tornado. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 50021

This ZIP's premiums run at the 53rd 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.