ZIP 50597 Insurance Data
West Bend, Iowa · Palo Alto County · 6 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 50597 (West Bend, IA)
ZIP 50597 (West Bend, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,565 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 12% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 51th percentile nationally. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 4% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.04% in this ZIP, a rise of 7.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 50597 have risen by 9.8%, ranging from $1,425 to $1,565 with a five-year average of $1,475 — an annualized rate of +2.4% per year. 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 50597 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,425 | — |
| 2019 | $1,425 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | $1,449 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $1,508 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $1,565 | +3.8% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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