ZIP 50510 · Buena Vista County

Albert City, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50510, Albert City, Iowa.

58.4%
Loss ratio
1.10%
Nonrenewal rate
#180 of 580
Iowa rank
5
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Albert City, IA (ZIP 50510) runs $1,681/yr on average: the 59th percentile nationally and 5% below the U.S. average.

$1,681
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+11.6%
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)
$1,681/yr
+11.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.99%
Avg severity: $8,932
Nonrenewal Rate
1.10%
-11.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50510 (Albert City, IA)

ZIP 50510 (Albert City, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,681 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 5 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 50510 comes in 5% below, the 59th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 3% above that figure, ranking #180 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Batavia (ZIP 52533) at $1,681, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 58.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 10.99%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,932. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.10% in this ZIP, a drop of 11.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 50510 costs have risen 11.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,506 to a high of $1,681, an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 50510 Compares

vs National Average
$1,681 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,681 vs $1,629
3% above state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50510, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,681
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50510.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,506 -
2019 $1,544 +2.5%
2020 $1,634 +5.8%
2021 $1,642 +0.5%
2022 $1,681 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,602
Premium Range
$1,506 - $1,681
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50510

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 50510 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 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 50510?
ZIP 50510 (Albert City, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,681 per year as of 2022 (59th percentile, #180 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +11.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Albert City, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 50510: a claims frequency of 10.99%, a loss ratio of 58.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.10%, placing this ZIP in the 59th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50510 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 50510 lands in the 59th percentile: its $1,681/yr average is 5% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50510?
ZIP 50510 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.10% in Iowa, a drop of 11.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50510 over 5 years?
ZIP 50510 premiums spanned $1,506 to $1,681 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,602. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 50510 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50510 has an average premium of $1,681/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average, ranking #180 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.