ZIP 50532 · Webster County

Duncombe, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50532, Duncombe, Iowa.

338.3%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#128 of 580
Iowa rank
4
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Duncombe, IA (ZIP 50532) runs $1,723/yr on average: the 62nd percentile nationally and 3% below the U.S. average.

$1,723
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. average
+14.5%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,723/yr
+14.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
338.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
16.42%
Avg severity: $35,517
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
-20.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50532 (Duncombe, IA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 50532 (Duncombe, IA) runs $1,723 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 3% below that mark and lands in the 62nd national percentile. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 50532 is 6% above, ranking #128 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Oxford (ZIP 52322) at $1,724, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50532 is 338.3%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 16.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $35,517. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.75% in this ZIP, a drop of 20.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 14.5% through 2022, ranging $1,435 to $1,723 with a 5-year average of $1,575, 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 50532 Compares

vs National Average
$1,723 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,723 vs $1,629
6% above state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50532, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,723
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50532.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,506 -
2019 $1,435 -4.7%
2020 $1,538 +7.2%
2021 $1,671 +8.6%
2022 $1,723 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,575
Premium Range
$1,435 - $1,723
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50532

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

  • Put ZIP 50532 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
  • 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 50532?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 50532 (Duncombe, IA) averages $1,723 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 62nd percentile, #128 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +14.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Duncombe, IA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 50532: a claims frequency of 16.42% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.75%, against a loss ratio above 100% (338.3%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50532 compared to the national average?
At $1,723/yr, ZIP 50532 runs 3% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 62nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50532?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50532 is 0.75%, a drop of 20.9% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50532 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 50532 have ranged from $1,435 to $1,723, with a 5-year average of $1,575. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 50532 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 50532 averages $1,723/yr, 6% above that figure, ranking #128 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.