ZIP 50554 · Pocahontas County

Laurens, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50554, Laurens, Iowa.

82.3%
Loss ratio
#421 of 580
Iowa rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Laurens, IA (ZIP 50554) runs $1,524/yr on average: the 48th percentile nationally and 14% below the U.S. average.

$1,524
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+13.2%
since 2018
48th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,524/yr
+13.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
82.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.82%
Avg severity: $68,989
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50554 (Laurens, IA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 50554 (Laurens, IA) runs $1,524 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 7 reported policies. That is 14% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (below), ranking #421 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Maquoketa (ZIP 52060) at $1,524, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 82.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 50554. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.82%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $68,989.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 50554 costs have risen 13.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,347 to a high of $1,524, 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 50554 Compares

vs National Average
$1,524 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,524 vs $1,629
6% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50554, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,524
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50554.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,347 -
2019 $1,370 +1.7%
2020 $1,369 -0.1%
2021 $1,497 +9.4%
2022 $1,524 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,422
Premium Range
$1,347 - $1,524
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50554

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

  • Put ZIP 50554 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 50554?
At the 48th percentile nationally, #421 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 50554 (Laurens, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,524 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +13.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Laurens, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 50554: a claims frequency of 1.82%, a loss ratio of 82.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50554 compared to the national average?
ZIP 50554 premiums of $1,524/yr are 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50554?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 50554 in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50554 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 50554 have ranged from $1,347 to $1,524, with a 5-year average of $1,422. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 50554 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50554 has an average premium of $1,524/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average, ranking #421 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.