ZIP 50523 · Webster County

Callender, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50523, Callender, Iowa.

29.1%
Loss ratio
1.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#245 of 580
Iowa rank
5
Policies

The verdict

At $1,633/yr, Callender, IA (ZIP 50523) sits in the 56th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 8% below the U.S. average.

$1,633
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+10.2%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,633/yr
+10.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.25%
Avg severity: $6,555
Nonrenewal Rate
1.45%
-18.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50523 (Callender, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 50523 (Callender, IA) at $1,633 per year for 2022 across approximately 5 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 50523 in the 56th percentile, 8% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 0% above that figure, ranking #245 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Tripoli (ZIP 50676) at $1,633, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 29.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 50523. About 7.25% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,555. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.45% in this ZIP, a drop of 18.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 50523 costs have risen 10.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,482 to a high of $1,633, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 50523 Compares

vs National Average
$1,633 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,633 vs $1,629
0% above state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50523, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,633
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50523.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,482 -
2019 $1,546 +4.3%
2020 $1,501 -2.9%
2021 $1,571 +4.7%
2022 $1,633 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,546
Premium Range
$1,482 - $1,633
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50523

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

  • Put ZIP 50523 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
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 50523?
ZIP 50523 (Callender, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,633 per year as of 2022 (56th percentile, #245 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +10.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Callender, IA?
In ZIP 50523, insurers report a 29.1% loss ratio, a 7.25% claims frequency, and a 1.45% nonrenewal rate, the 56th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50523 compared to the national average?
At $1,633/yr, ZIP 50523 runs 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 56th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50523?
ZIP 50523 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.45% in Iowa, a drop of 18.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50523 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 50523 have ranged from $1,482 to $1,633, with a 5-year average of $1,546. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 50523 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 50523 averages $1,633/yr, 0% above that figure, ranking #245 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.