ZIP 50548 · Humboldt County

Humboldt, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50548, Humboldt, Iowa.

28.0%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#362 of 580
Iowa rank
18
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Humboldt, IA (ZIP 50548) runs $1,565/yr on average: the 51st percentile nationally and 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,565
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+10.9%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,565/yr
+10.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.31%
Avg severity: $10,193
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
-31.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50548 (Humboldt, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 50548 (Humboldt, IA) at $1,565 per year for 2022 across approximately 18 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 50548 comes in 12% below, the 51st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 4% below that figure, ranking #362 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is West Bend (ZIP 50597) at $1,565, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50548 is 28.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.31% of policies in ZIP 50548 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,193. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.65%, a drop of 31.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 50548 costs have risen 10.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,412 to a high of $1,577, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 50548 Compares

vs National Average
$1,565 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,565 vs $1,629
4% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50548, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,565
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50548.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,412 -
2019 $1,420 +0.6%
2020 $1,494 +5.2%
2021 $1,577 +5.5%
2022 $1,565 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,494
Premium Range
$1,412 - $1,577
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50548

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

  • Put ZIP 50548 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 explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 50548?
At the 51st percentile nationally, #362 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 50548 (Humboldt, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,565 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Humboldt, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 50548: a claims frequency of 4.31%, a loss ratio of 28.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.65%, placing this ZIP in the 51st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50548 compared to the national average?
ZIP 50548 premiums of $1,565/yr are 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 51st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50548?
ZIP 50548 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.65% in Iowa, a drop of 31.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50548 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50548 runs $1,412-$1,577 (5-year average $1,494). The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 50548 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50548 runs 4% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,565/yr), ranking #362 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.