ZIP 50276 · Dallas County

Woodward, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50276, Woodward, Iowa.

386.7%
Loss ratio
3.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#173 of 580
Iowa rank
12
Policies

The verdict

At $1,685/yr, Woodward, IA (ZIP 50276) sits in the 59th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 5% below the U.S. average.

$1,685
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+8.9%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,685/yr
+8.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
386.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
33.75%
Avg severity: $19,307
Nonrenewal Rate
3.15%
+50.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50276 (Woodward, IA)

ZIP 50276 (Woodward, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,685 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 12 reported policies. That is 5% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 59th percentile nationally. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 3% above, ranking #173 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Boone (ZIP 50036) at $1,685, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 386.7%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 33.75%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,307. Insurers decline to renew 3.15% of policies in ZIP 50276 at expiration, a rise of 50.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 50276 have risen by 8.9%, ranging from $1,548 to $1,688 with a five-year average of $1,605, an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 50276 Compares

vs National Average
$1,685 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,685 vs $1,629
3% above state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50276, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,685
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50276.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,548 -
2019 $1,553 +0.3%
2020 $1,551 -0.1%
2021 $1,688 +8.8%
2022 $1,685 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,605
Premium Range
$1,548 - $1,688
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50276

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

  • Compare ZIP 50276 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Iowa overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 50276?
At the 59th percentile nationally, #173 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 50276 (Woodward, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,685 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Woodward, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 50276 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 386.7%, alongside a claims frequency of 33.75% and a nonrenewal rate of 3.15%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50276 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 50276 lands in the 59th percentile: its $1,685/yr average is 5% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50276?
Insurers decline to renew 3.15% of policies in ZIP 50276 in Iowa, a rise of 50.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50276 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50276 runs $1,548-$1,688 (5-year average $1,605). The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 50276 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50276 has an average premium of $1,685/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average, ranking #173 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.