ZIP 50143 · Mahaska County

Leighton, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50143, Leighton, Iowa.

17.5%
Loss ratio
#429 of 580
Iowa rank
6
Policies

The verdict

At $1,519/yr, Leighton, IA (ZIP 50143) sits in the 48th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 14% below the U.S. average.

$1,519
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
-2.4%
since 2018
48th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,519/yr
-2.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.15%
Avg severity: $4,313
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50143 (Leighton, IA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 50143 (Leighton, IA) runs $1,519 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 50143 comes in 14% below, the 48th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 50143 is 7% below, ranking #429 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Knoxville (ZIP 50138) at $1,519, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50143 is 17.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 6.15% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,313.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 50143 costs have fallen 2.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,402 to a high of $1,561, 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 50143 Compares

vs National Average
$1,519 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,519 vs $1,629
7% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50143, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,519
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50143.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,556 -
2019 $1,561 +0.3%
2020 $1,402 -10.2%
2021 $1,489 +6.3%
2022 $1,519 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,505
Premium Range
$1,402 - $1,561
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50143

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

  • Compare ZIP 50143 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 50143?
At the 48th percentile nationally, #429 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 50143 (Leighton, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,519 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -2.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Leighton, IA?
In ZIP 50143, insurers report a 17.5% loss ratio, a 6.15% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 48th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50143 compared to the national average?
At $1,519/yr, ZIP 50143 runs 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50143?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 50143 in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50143 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50143 runs $1,402-$1,561 (5-year average $1,505). The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 50143 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50143 runs 7% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,519/yr), ranking #429 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium.

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