ZIP 50105 · Story County

Gilbert, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50105, Gilbert, Iowa.

165.3%
Loss ratio
1.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#368 of 580
Iowa rank
56
Policies

The verdict

Gilbert, IA (ZIP 50105) averages $1,562/yr for homeowners insurance, 12% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally.

$1,562
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+15.5%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,562/yr
+15.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
165.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.03%
Avg severity: $25,719
Nonrenewal Rate
1.73%
+45.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50105 (Gilbert, IA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 50105 (Gilbert, IA) runs $1,562 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 56 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 50105 comes in 12% below, the 51st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 50105 is 4% below, ranking #368 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Agency (ZIP 52530) at $1,562, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 50105 shows a 165.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 10.03%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,719. 1.73% of ZIP 50105 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 45.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 50105 have risen by 15.5%, ranging from $1,352 to $1,562 with a five-year average of $1,447, an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 50105 Compares

vs National Average
$1,562 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,562 vs $1,629
4% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50105, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,562
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50105.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,352 -
2019 $1,375 +1.7%
2020 $1,420 +3.3%
2021 $1,525 +7.4%
2022 $1,562 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,447
Premium Range
$1,352 - $1,562
Annual Change Rate
+3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50105

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

  • Compare ZIP 50105 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 50105?
ZIP 50105 (Gilbert, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,562 per year as of 2022 (51st percentile, #368 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +15.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gilbert, IA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 50105: a claims frequency of 10.03% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.73%, against a loss ratio above 100% (165.3%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50105 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 50105 lands in the 51st percentile: its $1,562/yr average is 12% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50105?
Insurers decline to renew 1.73% of policies in ZIP 50105 in Iowa, a rise of 45.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50105 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50105 runs $1,352-$1,562 (5-year average $1,447). The annualized change rate is +3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 50105 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 50105 averages $1,562/yr, 4% below that figure, ranking #368 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.