ZIP 50428 Insurance Data

Clear Lake, Iowa · Cerro Gordo County · 30 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,727/yr
+14.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
65.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.57%
Avg severity: $13,119
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
-34.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50428 (Clear Lake, IA)

ZIP 50428 (Clear Lake, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,727 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 30 reported policies. That is 3% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 62th percentile nationally. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 6% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50428 is 65.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 8.57%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,119. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.79% in this ZIP, a drop of 34.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 50428 have risen by 14.0%, ranging from $1,516 to $1,727 with a five-year average of $1,607 — an annualized rate of +3.3% per year. 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 50428 Compares

vs National Average
$1,727 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,727 vs $1,629
6% above state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,516
2019 $1,549 +2.2%
2020 $1,571 +1.4%
2021 $1,673 +6.5%
2022 $1,727 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,607
Premium Range
$1,516 - $1,727
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 50428?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 50428 (Clear Lake, IA) is $1,727 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +14.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Clear Lake, IA?
Key factors include claims frequency (8.57% in this ZIP), loss ratio (65.1%), and nonrenewal rates (0.79%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50428 compared to the national average?
ZIP 50428 premiums of $1,727/yr are 3% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 62th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50428?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50428 is 0.79%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -34.0% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50428 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 50428 have ranged from $1,516 to $1,727, with a 5-year average of $1,607. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 50428 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50428 has an average premium of $1,727/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 6% above the state average.

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