ZIP 50532 · Webster County

Duncombe, IA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 50532, Duncombe, Iowa averages $1,723/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Duncombe, IA (ZIP 50532) ranks #9,805 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,723/yr) but #13,726 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.75%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,723
Avg premium (2022)
#9,805
of 25,593 on premium
#13,726
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
62nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
53/100
50532 - Duncombe, IA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$1,723/yr
Avg premium, 38th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
60.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
83.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 50532's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,723 Around the middle lower than 38% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 50532. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Iowa, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 50532; crosshairs: Iowa averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1185.1$1531.0$1877.0$2222.9$2568.80.1%0.9%1.7%2.5%3.3%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 52172 · Waukon $1,248/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 52032 · Bernard $1,340/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 52729 · Calamus $1,372/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 52340 · Tiffin $1,399/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 52302 · Marion $1,415/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 52638 · Middletown $1,432/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 52591 · Sigourney $1,447/yr · 1.78%
  • ZIP 52247 · Kalona $1,464/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 52761 · Muscatine $1,482/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 50173 · Montour $1,490/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 50010 · Ames $1,500/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 52249 · Keystone $1,508/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 50157 · Malcom $1,517/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 52317 · North Liberty $1,524/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 51031 · Le Mars $1,533/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 50464 · Plymouth $1,544/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 52064 · Miles $1,551/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 51001 · Akron $1,558/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 50604 · Aplington $1,566/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 51003 · Alton $1,571/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 52069 · Preston $1,580/yr · 1.63%
  • ZIP 50021 · Ankeny $1,586/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 50211 · Norwalk $1,594/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 52213 · Center Point $1,599/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 52556 · Fairfield $1,605/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 51331 · Arnolds Park $1,613/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 52565 · Keosauqua $1,618/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 50154 · Mc Callsburg $1,631/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 52329 · Rowley $1,637/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 52590 · Seymour $1,645/yr · 2.90%
  • ZIP 52722 · Bettendorf $1,649/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 51445 · Ida Grove $1,660/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 50162 · Melbourne $1,669/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 50075 · Ellsworth $1,682/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 50273 · Winterset $1,688/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 50278 · Zearing $1,701/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 52346 · Van Horne $1,707/yr · 1.94%
  • ZIP 50171 · Montezuma $1,720/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 50532 · Duncombe (this ZIP) $1,723/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 50140 · Lamoni $1,731/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 52076 · Strawberry Point $1,745/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 51028 · Kingsley $1,773/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 50446 · Joice $1,811/yr · 1.92%
  • ZIP 50864 · Villisca $1,832/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 50627 · Eldora $1,847/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 51108 · Sioux City $1,880/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 51024 · Hinton $1,912/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 50214 · Otley $2,020/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 50146 · Linden $2,180/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 51355 · Okoboji $2,506/yr · 0.28%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,723/yr
Near-median premium
+14.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
338.3%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
16.42%
Avg severity: $35,517
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

For ZIP 50532, county-level FEMA NRI is 60.0 in Webster - middle of the national distribution (60th percentile) and #18 among 100 Iowa counties. Top hazard on the index: Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 21.5 · Community Resilience 83.2.

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%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 50532

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)

FEMA NRI context for Webster County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 50532 via FIPS 19187. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
60.0
Relatively Low · 60th national percentile
In-state county rank
#18
of 100 Iowa counties · state mean 39.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $9,927,325

Social Vulnerability Index 21.5 · Community Resilience 83.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Iowa NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 50532 (outside Iowa)

ZIP 50532's county NRI is 60.0 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Iowa containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,723/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.75% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 50532?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 50532 (Webster) is 60.0 - #18/100 in Iowa, 60th national percentile, top hazard Tornado. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 50532

This ZIP's premiums run at the 62nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.