ZIP 50146 · Dallas County

Linden, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50146, Linden, Iowa.

88.0%
Loss ratio
1.69%
Nonrenewal rate
#11 of 580
Iowa rank
5
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 50146 (Linden, IA) homeowners insurance averages $2,180/yr, 81st percentile nationally, 23% above the U.S. norm.

$2,180
Avg premium (2022)
+23%
vs U.S. average
+23.3%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,180/yr
+23.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
88.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
13.56%
Avg severity: $14,153
Nonrenewal Rate
1.69%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50146 (Linden, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 50146 (Linden, IA) pay an average of $2,180 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 50146 in the 81st percentile, 23% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 34% above that figure, ranking #11 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Silver City (ZIP 51571) at $2,181, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50146 is 88.0%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. 13.56% of policies in ZIP 50146 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,153. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.69% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 23.3% through 2022, ranging $1,717 to $2,180 with a 5-year average of $1,854, an annualized rate of +5.4% 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 50146 Compares

vs National Average
$2,180 vs $1,776
23% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$2,180 vs $1,629
34% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50146, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,180
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50146.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,767 -
2019 $1,725 -2.4%
2020 $1,717 -0.5%
2021 $1,881 +9.5%
2022 $2,180 +15.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,854
Premium Range
$1,717 - $2,180
Annual Change Rate
+5.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50146

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

  • Compare ZIP 50146 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 50146?
ZIP 50146 (Linden, IA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,180 per year as of 2022, in the 81st percentile nationally, #11 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +23.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Linden, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 50146: a claims frequency of 13.56%, a loss ratio of 88.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.69%, placing this ZIP in the 81st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50146 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 50146 lands in the 81st percentile: its $2,180/yr average is 23% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50146?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50146 is 1.69% in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50146 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50146 runs $1,717-$2,180 (5-year average $1,854). The annualized change rate is +5.4% per year.
How does ZIP 50146 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 50146 averages $2,180/yr, 34% above that figure, ranking #11 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.