ZIP 50651 · Black Hawk County

La Porte City, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50651, La Porte City, Iowa.

50.0%
Loss ratio
1.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#391 of 580
Iowa rank
12
Policies

The verdict

La Porte City, IA (ZIP 50651) averages $1,547/yr for homeowners insurance, 13% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally.

$1,547
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+15.2%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,547/yr
+15.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
50.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.68%
Avg severity: $21,008
Nonrenewal Rate
1.02%
+49.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50651 (La Porte City, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 50651 (La Porte City, IA) at $1,547 per year for 2022 across approximately 12 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 13% below that mark and lands in the 50th national percentile. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 5% (below), ranking #391 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Libertyville (ZIP 52567) at $1,547, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 50651 is 50.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.68% of policies in ZIP 50651 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,008. Insurers decline to renew 1.02% of policies in ZIP 50651 at expiration, a rise of 49.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 50651 costs have risen 15.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,342 to a high of $1,547, an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 50651 Compares

vs National Average
$1,547 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,547 vs $1,629
5% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50651, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,547
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50651.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,342 -
2019 $1,381 +2.9%
2020 $1,386 +0.4%
2021 $1,480 +6.8%
2022 $1,547 +4.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,427
Premium Range
$1,342 - $1,547
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50651

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

  • Compare ZIP 50651 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 50651?
ZIP 50651 (La Porte City, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,547 per year as of 2022 (50th percentile, #391 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +15.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in La Porte City, IA?
In ZIP 50651, insurers report a 50.0% loss ratio, a 3.68% claims frequency, and a 1.02% nonrenewal rate, the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50651 compared to the national average?
ZIP 50651 premiums of $1,547/yr are 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50651?
ZIP 50651 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.02% in Iowa, a rise of 49.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50651 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50651 runs $1,342-$1,547 (5-year average $1,427). The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 50651 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50651 runs 5% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,547/yr), ranking #391 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.