ZIP 50846 · Adair County

Fontanelle, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50846, Fontanelle, Iowa.

265.5%
Loss ratio
#214 of 580
Iowa rank
4
Policies

The verdict

Fontanelle, IA (ZIP 50846) averages $1,649/yr for homeowners insurance, 7% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally.

$1,649
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+17.9%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,649/yr
+17.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
265.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
21.36%
Avg severity: $20,501
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50846 (Fontanelle, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 50846 (Fontanelle, IA) pay an average of $1,649 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4 reported policies. That is 7% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 1% above that figure, ranking #214 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Wellsburg (ZIP 50680) at $1,649, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 265.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 21.36%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,501.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 50846 costs have risen 17.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,399 to a high of $1,649, an annualized rate of +4.2% 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 50846 Compares

vs National Average
$1,649 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,649 vs $1,629
1% above state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50846, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,649
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50846.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,399 -
2019 $1,444 +3.2%
2020 $1,534 +6.2%
2021 $1,545 +0.7%
2022 $1,649 +6.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,514
Premium Range
$1,399 - $1,649
Annual Change Rate
+4.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50846

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

  • Compare ZIP 50846 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Iowa overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 50846?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 50846 (Fontanelle, IA) averages $1,649 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 57th percentile, #214 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +17.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fontanelle, IA?
ZIP 50846 is running a loss ratio above 100% (265.5%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 21.36% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50846 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 50846 lands in the 57th percentile: its $1,649/yr average is 7% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50846?
ZIP 50846 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50846 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50846 runs $1,399-$1,649 (5-year average $1,514). The annualized change rate is +4.2% per year.
How does ZIP 50846 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 50846 has an average premium of $1,649/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #214 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.