ZIP 50048 · Guthrie County

Casey, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50048, Casey, Iowa.

40.6%
Loss ratio
4.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#66 of 580
Iowa rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Casey, IA (ZIP 50048) averages $1,841/yr for homeowners insurance, 4% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally.

$1,841
Avg premium (2022)
+4%
vs U.S. average
+24.8%
since 2018
68th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,841/yr
+24.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.33%
Avg severity: $8,970
Nonrenewal Rate
4.76%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50048 (Casey, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 50048 (Casey, IA) at $1,841 per year for 2022 across approximately 3 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 50048 comes in 4% above, the 68th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 13% above, ranking #66 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Alta (ZIP 51002) at $1,841, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50048 is 40.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.33%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,970. The nonrenewal rate here is 4.76%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 50048 premiums risen 24.8%, spanning $1,397 to $1,841 (five-year average: $1,615), an annualized rate of +5.7% 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 50048 Compares

vs National Average
$1,841 vs $1,776
4% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,841 vs $1,629
13% above state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50048, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,841
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50048.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,476 -
2019 $1,397 -5.3%
2020 $1,607 +15.0%
2021 $1,753 +9.1%
2022 $1,841 +5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,615
Premium Range
$1,397 - $1,841
Annual Change Rate
+5.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50048

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

  • Compare ZIP 50048 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Iowa 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 50048?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 50048 (Casey, IA) averages $1,841 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 68th percentile, #66 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +24.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Casey, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 50048: a claims frequency of 8.33%, a loss ratio of 40.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 4.76%, placing this ZIP in the 68th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50048 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 50048 lands in the 68th percentile: its $1,841/yr average is 4% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50048?
Insurers decline to renew 4.76% of policies in ZIP 50048 in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50048 over 5 years?
ZIP 50048 premiums spanned $1,397 to $1,841 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,615. The annualized change rate is +5.7% per year.
How does ZIP 50048 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50048 has an average premium of $1,841/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 13% above the state average, ranking #66 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.