ZIP 50641 · Buchanan County

Hazleton, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50641, Hazleton, Iowa.

36.4%
Loss ratio
0.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#467 of 580
Iowa rank
16
Policies

The verdict

At $1,490/yr, Hazleton, IA (ZIP 50641) sits in the 46th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 16% below the U.S. average.

$1,490
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
-0.3%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,490/yr
-0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.58%
Avg severity: $8,246
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%
-10.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50641 (Hazleton, IA)

ZIP 50641 (Hazleton, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,490 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 16 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 50641 in the 46th percentile, 16% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #467 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Montour (ZIP 50173) at $1,490, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50641 is 36.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.58%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,246. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.66%, a drop of 10.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 50641 premiums fallen 0.3%, spanning $1,437 to $1,550 (five-year average: $1,483), an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 50641 Compares

vs National Average
$1,490 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,490 vs $1,629
8% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50641, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,490
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50641.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,495 -
2019 $1,437 -3.9%
2020 $1,442 +0.4%
2021 $1,550 +7.4%
2022 $1,490 -3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,483
Premium Range
$1,437 - $1,550
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50641

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

  • Put ZIP 50641 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
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 50641?
At the 46th percentile nationally, #467 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 50641 (Hazleton, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,490 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hazleton, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 50641: a claims frequency of 6.58%, a loss ratio of 36.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.66%, placing this ZIP in the 46th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50641 compared to the national average?
ZIP 50641 premiums of $1,490/yr are 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50641?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50641 is 0.66%, a drop of 10.5% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50641 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50641 runs $1,437-$1,550 (5-year average $1,483). The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 50641 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 50641 averages $1,490/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #467 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.