ZIP 50118 · Warren County

Hartford, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50118, Hartford, Iowa.

19.5%
Loss ratio
#558 of 580
Iowa rank
20
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 50118 (Hartford, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,352/yr, 35th percentile nationally, 24% below the U.S. norm.

$1,352
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+2.5%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,352/yr
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.96%
Avg severity: $13,425
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50118 (Hartford, IA)

ZIP 50118 (Hartford, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,352 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 20 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 24% below that mark and lands in the 35th national percentile. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 17% (below), ranking #558 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Des Moines (ZIP 50310) at $1,353, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 19.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.96%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,425.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 50118 have risen by 2.5%, ranging from $1,320 to $1,404 with a five-year average of $1,356, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 50118 Compares

vs National Average
$1,352 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,352 vs $1,629
17% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50118, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420 20182019202020212022 $1,352
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50118.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,320 -
2019 $1,349 +2.2%
2020 $1,356 +0.5%
2021 $1,404 +3.6%
2022 $1,352 -3.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,356
Premium Range
$1,320 - $1,404
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50118

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

  • Put ZIP 50118 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 50118?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 50118 (Hartford, IA) averages $1,352 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 35th percentile, #558 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hartford, IA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 50118: claims frequency (1.96%), loss ratio (19.5%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50118 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 50118 lands in the 35th percentile: its $1,352/yr average is 24% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50118?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50118 is N/A in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50118 over 5 years?
ZIP 50118 premiums spanned $1,320 to $1,404 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,356. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 50118 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50118 has an average premium of $1,352/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 17% below the state average, ranking #558 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.