ZIP 50532 Insurance Data

Duncombe, Iowa · Webster County · 4 policies

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)

ZIP 50532 (Duncombe, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,723 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 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 50532 is 338.3%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 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.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 50532 have risen by 14.5%, ranging from $1,435 to $1,723 with a five-year average of $1,575 — an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 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

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)

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?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 50532 (Duncombe, IA) is $1,723 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +14.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Duncombe, IA?
Key factors include claims frequency (16.42% in this ZIP), loss ratio (338.3%), and nonrenewal rates (0.75%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50532 compared to the national average?
ZIP 50532 premiums of $1,723/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 50532?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50532 is 0.75%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -20.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
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?
ZIP 50532 has an average premium of $1,723/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 6% above the state average.

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