ZIP 50229 · Warren County

Prole, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50229, Prole, Iowa.

122.0%
Loss ratio
#27 of 580
Iowa rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Prole, IA (ZIP 50229) averages $1,978/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally.

$1,978
Avg premium (2022)
+11%
vs U.S. average
+8.1%
since 2018
74th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,978/yr
+8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
122.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.50%
Avg severity: $19,303
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50229 (Prole, IA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 50229 (Prole, IA) runs $1,978 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 8 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 50229 in the 74th percentile, 11% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 50229 is 21% above, ranking #27 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Swisher (ZIP 52338) at $1,974, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 122.0%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 50229. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 12.50%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,303.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 50229 premiums risen 8.1%, spanning $1,831 to $1,978 (five-year average: $1,908), an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 50229 Compares

vs National Average
$1,978 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,978 vs $1,629
21% above state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50229, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,978
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50229.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,831 -
2019 $1,888 +3.1%
2020 $1,918 +1.6%
2021 $1,925 +0.3%
2022 $1,978 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,908
Premium Range
$1,831 - $1,978
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50229

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

  • Put ZIP 50229 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
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 50229?
ZIP 50229 (Prole, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,978 per year as of 2022 (74th percentile, #27 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Prole, IA?
ZIP 50229 is running a loss ratio above 100% (122.0%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 12.50% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50229 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 50229 lands in the 74th percentile: its $1,978/yr average is 11% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50229?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 50229 in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50229 over 5 years?
ZIP 50229 premiums spanned $1,831 to $1,978 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,908. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 50229 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50229 runs 21% above the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,978/yr), ranking #27 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.