ZIP 50238 · Lucas County

Russell, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50238, Russell, Iowa.

24.2%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#337 of 580
Iowa rank
3
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 50238 (Russell, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,579/yr, 52nd percentile nationally, 11% below the U.S. norm.

$1,579
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+14.3%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,579/yr
+14.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.32%
Avg severity: $7,170
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50238 (Russell, IA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 50238 (Russell, IA) runs $1,579 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 50238 comes in 11% below, the 52nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 50238 is 3% below, ranking #337 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Nashua (ZIP 50658) at $1,579, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50238 is 24.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.32%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,170. Insurers decline to renew 1.06% of policies in ZIP 50238 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 14.3% through 2022, ranging $1,278 to $1,579 with a 5-year average of $1,405, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 50238 Compares

vs National Average
$1,579 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,579 vs $1,629
3% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50238, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,579
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50238.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,381 -
2019 $1,278 -7.4%
2020 $1,339 +4.8%
2021 $1,449 +8.2%
2022 $1,579 +9.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,405
Premium Range
$1,278 - $1,579
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50238

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

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 50238?
At the 52nd percentile nationally, #337 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 50238 (Russell, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,579 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +14.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Russell, IA?
In ZIP 50238, insurers report a 24.2% loss ratio, a 5.32% claims frequency, and a 1.06% nonrenewal rate, the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50238 compared to the national average?
At $1,579/yr, ZIP 50238 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50238?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50238 is 1.06% in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50238 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50238 runs $1,278-$1,579 (5-year average $1,405). The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 50238 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50238 has an average premium of $1,579/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 3% below the state average, ranking #337 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.