ZIP 50061 · Warren County

Cumming, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50061, Cumming, Iowa.

120.1%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#2 of 580
Iowa rank
21
Policies

The verdict

At $2,428/yr, Cumming, IA (ZIP 50061) sits in the 87th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 37% above the U.S. average.

$2,428
Avg premium (2022)
+37%
vs U.S. average
+16.5%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,428/yr
+16.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
120.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
15.13%
Avg severity: $19,284
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
-55.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50061 (Cumming, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 50061 (Cumming, IA) pay an average of $2,428 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 21 reported policies. That is 37% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 87th percentile nationally. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 49% above, ranking #2 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Pacific Junction (ZIP 51561) at $2,388, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50061 is 120.1%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 15.13% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,284. Insurers decline to renew 0.42% of policies in ZIP 50061 at expiration, a drop of 55.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 50061 costs have risen 16.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,085 to a high of $2,428, an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 50061 Compares

vs National Average
$2,428 vs $1,776
37% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$2,428 vs $1,629
49% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50061, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,428
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50061.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,085 -
2019 $2,154 +3.3%
2020 $2,184 +1.4%
2021 $2,361 +8.1%
2022 $2,428 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,242
Premium Range
$2,085 - $2,428
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50061

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 50061 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Iowa overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 50061?
ZIP 50061 (Cumming, IA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,428 per year as of 2022, in the 87th percentile nationally, #2 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +16.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cumming, IA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 50061: a claims frequency of 15.13% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.42%, against a loss ratio above 100% (120.1%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50061 compared to the national average?
At $2,428/yr, ZIP 50061 runs 37% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 87th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50061?
Insurers decline to renew 0.42% of policies in ZIP 50061 in Iowa, a drop of 55.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50061 over 5 years?
ZIP 50061 premiums spanned $2,085 to $2,428 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,242. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 50061 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50061 runs 49% above the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $2,428/yr), ranking #2 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.