ZIP 50174 · Clarke County

Murray, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50174, Murray, Iowa.

37.3%
Loss ratio
1.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#259 of 580
Iowa rank
5
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 50174 (Murray, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,620/yr, 55th percentile nationally, 9% below the U.S. norm.

$1,620
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+13.2%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,620/yr
+13.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.80%
Avg severity: $6,871
Nonrenewal Rate
1.60%
-46.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50174 (Murray, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 50174 (Murray, IA) pay an average of $1,620 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. That is 9% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (below), ranking #259 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Exira (ZIP 50076) at $1,620, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 37.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 8.80%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,871. Insurers decline to renew 1.60% of policies in ZIP 50174 at expiration, a drop of 46.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 50174 have risen by 13.2%, ranging from $1,431 to $1,620 with a five-year average of $1,506, an annualized rate of +3.2% 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 50174 Compares

vs National Average
$1,620 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,620 vs $1,629
1% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50174, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,620
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50174.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,431 -
2019 $1,436 +0.4%
2020 $1,527 +6.4%
2021 $1,516 -0.7%
2022 $1,620 +6.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,506
Premium Range
$1,431 - $1,620
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50174

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 50174 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 50174?
ZIP 50174 (Murray, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,620 per year as of 2022 (55th percentile, #259 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +13.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Murray, IA?
In ZIP 50174, insurers report a 37.3% loss ratio, a 8.80% claims frequency, and a 1.60% nonrenewal rate, the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50174 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 50174 lands in the 55th percentile: its $1,620/yr average is 9% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50174?
ZIP 50174 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.60% in Iowa, a drop of 46.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50174 over 5 years?
ZIP 50174 premiums spanned $1,431 to $1,620 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,506. The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 50174 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50174 runs 1% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,620/yr), ranking #259 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.