ZIP 50170 · Jasper County

Monroe, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50170, Monroe, Iowa.

27.7%
Loss ratio
0.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#282 of 580
Iowa rank
12
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 50170 (Monroe, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,607/yr, 54th percentile nationally, 10% below the U.S. norm.

$1,607
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+14.6%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,607/yr
+14.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.81%
Avg severity: $9,264
Nonrenewal Rate
0.48%
+71.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50170 (Monroe, IA)

ZIP 50170 (Monroe, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,607 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 12 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 50170 comes in 10% below, the 54th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 1% below, ranking #282 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Indianola (ZIP 50125) at $1,607, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 27.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 50170. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.81%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,264. 0.48% of ZIP 50170 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 71.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 50170 costs have risen 14.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,402 to a high of $1,607, an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 50170 Compares

vs National Average
$1,607 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,607 vs $1,629
1% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50170, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,607
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50170.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,402 -
2019 $1,479 +5.5%
2020 $1,513 +2.3%
2021 $1,565 +3.4%
2022 $1,607 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,513
Premium Range
$1,402 - $1,607
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50170

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

  • Compare ZIP 50170 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 50170?
At the 54th percentile nationally, #282 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 50170 (Monroe, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,607 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +14.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Monroe, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 50170: a claims frequency of 4.81%, a loss ratio of 27.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.48%, placing this ZIP in the 54th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50170 compared to the national average?
At $1,607/yr, ZIP 50170 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50170?
Insurers decline to renew 0.48% of policies in ZIP 50170 in Iowa, a rise of 71.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50170 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50170 runs $1,402-$1,607 (5-year average $1,513). The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 50170 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50170 runs 1% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,607/yr), ranking #282 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.