ZIP 50144 · Decatur County

Leon, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50144, Leon, Iowa.

31.8%
Loss ratio
0.34%
Nonrenewal rate
#323 of 580
Iowa rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Leon, IA (ZIP 50144) averages $1,586/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally.

$1,586
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+21.0%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,586/yr
+21.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.14%
Avg severity: $7,063
Nonrenewal Rate
0.34%
-58.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50144 (Leon, IA)

ZIP 50144 (Leon, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,586 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 11% below that mark and lands in the 53rd national percentile. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 3% below that figure, ranking #323 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Ankeny (ZIP 50021) at $1,586, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50144 is 31.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.14%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,063. 0.34% of ZIP 50144 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 58.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 50144 costs have risen 21.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,311 to a high of $1,586, an annualized rate of +4.9% 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 50144 Compares

vs National Average
$1,586 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,586 vs $1,629
3% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50144, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,586
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50144.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,311 -
2019 $1,362 +3.9%
2020 $1,402 +2.9%
2021 $1,563 +11.5%
2022 $1,586 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,445
Premium Range
$1,311 - $1,586
Annual Change Rate
+4.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50144

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

  • Put ZIP 50144 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 50144?
At the 53rd percentile nationally, #323 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 50144 (Leon, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,586 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +21.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Leon, IA?
In ZIP 50144, insurers report a 31.8% loss ratio, a 7.14% claims frequency, and a 0.34% nonrenewal rate, the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50144 compared to the national average?
At $1,586/yr, ZIP 50144 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50144?
Insurers decline to renew 0.34% of policies in ZIP 50144 in Iowa, a drop of 58.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50144 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50144 runs $1,311-$1,586 (5-year average $1,445). The annualized change rate is +4.9% per year.
How does ZIP 50144 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50144 has an average premium of $1,586/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 3% below the state average, ranking #323 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.