ZIP 51001 · Plymouth County

Akron, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51001, Akron, Iowa.

44.4%
Loss ratio
0.37%
Nonrenewal rate
#371 of 580
Iowa rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 51001 (Akron, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,558/yr, 51st percentile nationally, 12% below the U.S. norm.

$1,558
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+13.7%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,558/yr
+13.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.94%
Avg severity: $23,533
Nonrenewal Rate
0.37%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51001 (Akron, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 51001 (Akron, IA) at $1,558 per year for 2022 across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 12% below that mark and lands in the 51st national percentile. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (below), ranking #371 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Riceville (ZIP 50466) at $1,558, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 44.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.94%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,533. 0.37% of ZIP 51001 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 51001 have risen by 13.7%, ranging from $1,370 to $1,558 with a five-year average of $1,446, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 51001 Compares

vs National Average
$1,558 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,558 vs $1,629
4% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51001, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,558
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51001.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,370 -
2019 $1,433 +4.6%
2020 $1,394 -2.7%
2021 $1,474 +5.7%
2022 $1,558 +5.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,446
Premium Range
$1,370 - $1,558
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51001

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

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 51001?
ZIP 51001 (Akron, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,558 per year as of 2022 (51st percentile, #371 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +13.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Akron, IA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 51001: claims frequency (2.94%), loss ratio (44.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.37%), together placing this ZIP at the 51st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51001 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 51001 lands in the 51st percentile: its $1,558/yr average is 12% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51001?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51001 is 0.37% in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51001 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 51001 have ranged from $1,370 to $1,558, with a 5-year average of $1,446. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 51001 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51001 runs 4% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,558/yr), ranking #371 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.