ZIP 50542 · Wright County

Goldfield, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50542, Goldfield, Iowa.

9.8%
Loss ratio
1.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#233 of 580
Iowa rank
5
Policies

The verdict

Goldfield, IA (ZIP 50542) averages $1,642/yr for homeowners insurance, 8% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally.

$1,642
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+12.9%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,642/yr
+12.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.57%
Avg severity: $4,512
Nonrenewal Rate
1.79%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50542 (Goldfield, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 50542 (Goldfield, IA) pay an average of $1,642 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. That is 8% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 1% above that figure, ranking #233 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is De Soto (ZIP 50069) at $1,643, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 9.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.57% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,512. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.79% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 12.9% through 2022, ranging $1,403 to $1,642 with a 5-year average of $1,504, an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 50542 Compares

vs National Average
$1,642 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,642 vs $1,629
1% above state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50542, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,642
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50542.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,454 -
2019 $1,470 +1.0%
2020 $1,403 -4.5%
2021 $1,551 +10.5%
2022 $1,642 +5.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,504
Premium Range
$1,403 - $1,642
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50542

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 50542 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 50542?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 50542 (Goldfield, IA) averages $1,642 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 57th percentile, #233 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +12.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Goldfield, IA?
In ZIP 50542, insurers report a 9.8% loss ratio, a 3.57% claims frequency, and a 1.79% nonrenewal rate, the 57th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50542 compared to the national average?
At $1,642/yr, ZIP 50542 runs 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50542?
ZIP 50542 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.79% in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50542 over 5 years?
ZIP 50542 premiums spanned $1,403 to $1,642 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,504. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 50542 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50542 runs 1% above the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,642/yr), ranking #233 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.