ZIP 50579 · Calhoun County

Rockwell City, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50579, Rockwell City, Iowa.

14.7%
Loss ratio
1.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#88 of 580
Iowa rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Rockwell City, IA (ZIP 50579) runs $1,788/yr on average: the 65th percentile nationally and 1% above the U.S. average.

$1,788
Avg premium (2022)
+1%
vs U.S. average
+11.2%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,788/yr
+11.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.65%
Avg severity: $5,637
Nonrenewal Rate
1.33%
+83.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50579 (Rockwell City, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 50579 (Rockwell City, IA) pay an average of $1,788 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 1% above that mark and lands in the 65th national percentile. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 50579 is 10% above, ranking #88 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Stratford (ZIP 50249) at $1,785, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50579 is 14.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.65% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,637. 1.33% of ZIP 50579 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 83.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 11.2% through 2022, ranging $1,557 to $1,788 with a 5-year average of $1,666, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 50579 Compares

vs National Average
$1,788 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,788 vs $1,629
10% above state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50579, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,788
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50579.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,608 -
2019 $1,557 -3.2%
2020 $1,647 +5.8%
2021 $1,727 +4.9%
2022 $1,788 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,666
Premium Range
$1,557 - $1,788
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50579

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

  • Put ZIP 50579 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 50579?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 50579 (Rockwell City, IA) averages $1,788 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 65th percentile, #88 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +11.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rockwell City, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 50579: a claims frequency of 4.65%, a loss ratio of 14.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.33%, placing this ZIP in the 65th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50579 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 50579 lands in the 65th percentile: its $1,788/yr average is 1% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50579?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50579 is 1.33%, a rise of 83.4% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50579 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 50579 have ranged from $1,557 to $1,788, with a 5-year average of $1,666. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 50579 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 50579 averages $1,788/yr, 10% above that figure, ranking #88 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.