ZIP 50574 · Pocahontas County

Pocahontas, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50574, Pocahontas, Iowa.

44.0%
Loss ratio
0.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#503 of 580
Iowa rank
7
Policies

The verdict

At $1,450/yr, Pocahontas, IA (ZIP 50574) sits in the 43rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 18% below the U.S. average.

$1,450
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+8.7%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,450/yr
+8.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.31%
Avg severity: $10,118
Nonrenewal Rate
0.49%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50574 (Pocahontas, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 50574 (Pocahontas, IA) pay an average of $1,450 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 18% below that mark and lands in the 43rd national percentile. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #503 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Farley (ZIP 52046) at $1,450, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 44.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 6.31% of policies in ZIP 50574 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,118. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.49%, 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 50574 costs have risen 8.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,334 to a high of $1,450, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 50574 Compares

vs National Average
$1,450 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,450 vs $1,629
11% below state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50574, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,450
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50574.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,334 -
2019 $1,341 +0.5%
2020 $1,347 +0.5%
2021 $1,405 +4.3%
2022 $1,450 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,376
Premium Range
$1,334 - $1,450
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50574

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

  • Compare ZIP 50574 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 50574?
At the 43rd percentile nationally, #503 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 50574 (Pocahontas, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,450 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pocahontas, IA?
In ZIP 50574, insurers report a 44.0% loss ratio, a 6.31% claims frequency, and a 0.49% nonrenewal rate, the 43rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50574 compared to the national average?
ZIP 50574 premiums of $1,450/yr are 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 43rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50574?
ZIP 50574 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.49% in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50574 over 5 years?
ZIP 50574 premiums spanned $1,334 to $1,450 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,376. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 50574 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50574 runs 11% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,450/yr), ranking #503 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.