ZIP 50036 · Boone County

Boone, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50036, Boone, Iowa.

94.7%
Loss ratio
1.14%
Nonrenewal rate
#174 of 580
Iowa rank
32
Policies

The verdict

At $1,685/yr, Boone, IA (ZIP 50036) sits in the 59th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 5% below the U.S. average.

$1,685
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+16.2%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,685/yr
+16.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
94.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.03%
Avg severity: $15,901
Nonrenewal Rate
1.14%
-4.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50036 (Boone, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 50036 (Boone, IA) pay an average of $1,685 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 32 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 5% below that mark and lands in the 59th national percentile. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 3% above, ranking #174 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Birmingham (ZIP 52535) at $1,685, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50036 is 94.7%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. About 10.03% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,901. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.14% in this ZIP, a drop of 4.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 16.2% through 2022, ranging $1,450 to $1,685 with a 5-year average of $1,553, an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 50036 Compares

vs National Average
$1,685 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,685 vs $1,629
3% above state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50036, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,685
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50036.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,450 -
2019 $1,471 +1.5%
2020 $1,531 +4.0%
2021 $1,628 +6.4%
2022 $1,685 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,553
Premium Range
$1,450 - $1,685
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50036

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 50036 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 50036?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 50036 (Boone, IA) averages $1,685 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 59th percentile, #174 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +16.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Boone, IA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 50036: claims frequency (10.03%), loss ratio (94.7%), and nonrenewal rate (1.14%), together placing this ZIP at the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50036 compared to the national average?
At $1,685/yr, ZIP 50036 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50036?
ZIP 50036 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.14% in Iowa, a drop of 4.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50036 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50036 runs $1,450-$1,685 (5-year average $1,553). The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 50036 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 50036 averages $1,685/yr, 3% above that figure, ranking #174 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.