ZIP 51005 · Cherokee County

Aurelia, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51005, Aurelia, Iowa.

183.0%
Loss ratio
0.93%
Nonrenewal rate
#243 of 580
Iowa rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Aurelia, IA (ZIP 51005) runs $1,633/yr on average: the 56th percentile nationally and 8% below the U.S. average.

$1,633
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+20.9%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,633/yr
+20.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
183.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
30.56%
Avg severity: $9,783
Nonrenewal Rate
0.93%
-52.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51005 (Aurelia, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 51005 (Aurelia, IA) pay an average of $1,633 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 51005 comes in 8% below, the 56th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 0% (above), ranking #243 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Wayland (ZIP 52654) at $1,634, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 51005 is 183.0%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 30.56% of policies in ZIP 51005 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,783. Insurers decline to renew 0.93% of policies in ZIP 51005 at expiration, a drop of 52.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 51005 have risen by 20.9%, ranging from $1,351 to $1,657 with a five-year average of $1,526, an annualized rate of +4.9% 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 51005 Compares

vs National Average
$1,633 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,633 vs $1,629
0% above state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51005, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,633
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51005.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,351 -
2019 $1,488 +10.2%
2020 $1,502 +0.9%
2021 $1,657 +10.3%
2022 $1,633 -1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,526
Premium Range
$1,351 - $1,657
Annual Change Rate
+4.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51005

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

  • Compare ZIP 51005 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 51005?
At the 56th percentile nationally, #243 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 51005 (Aurelia, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,633 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +20.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Aurelia, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 51005 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 183.0%, alongside a claims frequency of 30.56% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.93%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51005 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 51005 lands in the 56th percentile: its $1,633/yr average is 8% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51005?
ZIP 51005 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.93% in Iowa, a drop of 52.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51005 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 51005 have ranged from $1,351 to $1,657, with a 5-year average of $1,526. The annualized change rate is +4.9% per year.
How does ZIP 51005 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 51005 averages $1,633/yr, 0% above that figure, ranking #243 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.