ZIP 50216 · Guthrie County
Panora, IA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50216, Panora, Iowa.
- 40.8%
- Loss ratio
- 0.37%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #9 of 580
- Iowa rank
- 20
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 50216 (Panora, IA) homeowners insurance averages $2,194/yr, 82nd percentile nationally, 24% above the U.S. norm.
- $2,194
- Avg premium (2022)
- +24%
- vs U.S. average
- +16.2%
- since 2018
- 82nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 50216 (Panora, IA)
Homeowners in ZIP 50216 (Panora, IA) pay an average of $2,194 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 20 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 24% above that mark and lands in the 82nd national percentile. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 35% (above), ranking #9 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Mc Clelland (ZIP 51548) at $2,201, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 40.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.03%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,130. Insurers decline to renew 0.37% of policies in ZIP 50216 at expiration, a drop of 70.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 50216 costs have risen 16.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,889 to a high of $2,194, an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 50216 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 50216, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,889 | - |
| 2019 | $2,006 | +6.2% |
| 2020 | $1,971 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | $2,137 | +8.4% |
| 2022 | $2,194 | +2.7% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 50216
This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.
- Put ZIP 50216 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
- 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
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