ZIP 51005 Insurance Data
Aurelia, Iowa · Cherokee County · 6 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 51005 (Aurelia, IA)
ZIP 51005 (Aurelia, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,633 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 8% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 56th percentile nationally. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 0% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
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. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 30.56%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,783. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.93% in this ZIP, a drop of 52.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-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. 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
Premium History
| 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
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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
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