ZIP 51006 · Ida County

Battle Creek, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51006, Battle Creek, Iowa.

44.1%
Loss ratio
1.05%
Nonrenewal rate
#178 of 580
Iowa rank
5
Policies

The verdict

At $1,683/yr, Battle Creek, IA (ZIP 51006) sits in the 59th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 5% below the U.S. average.

$1,683
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+30.7%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,683/yr
+30.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.42%
Avg severity: $8,802
Nonrenewal Rate
1.05%
-56.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51006 (Battle Creek, IA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 51006 (Battle Creek, IA) runs $1,683 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 5 reported policies. That is 5% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 59th percentile nationally. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 51006 is 3% above, ranking #178 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Ellsworth (ZIP 50075) at $1,682, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 44.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 51006. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,802. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.05% in this ZIP, a drop of 56.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 30.7% through 2022, ranging $1,287 to $1,685 with a 5-year average of $1,503, an annualized rate of +6.9% 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 51006 Compares

vs National Average
$1,683 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,683 vs $1,629
3% above state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51006, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,683
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51006.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,287 -
2019 $1,469 +14.1%
2020 $1,394 -5.1%
2021 $1,685 +20.9%
2022 $1,683 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,503
Premium Range
$1,287 - $1,685
Annual Change Rate
+6.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51006

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

  • Compare ZIP 51006 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 51006?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 51006 (Battle Creek, IA) averages $1,683 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 59th percentile, #178 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +30.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Battle Creek, IA?
In ZIP 51006, insurers report a 44.1% loss ratio, a 8.42% claims frequency, and a 1.05% nonrenewal rate, the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51006 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 51006 lands in the 59th percentile: its $1,683/yr average is 5% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51006?
ZIP 51006 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.05% in Iowa, a drop of 56.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51006 over 5 years?
ZIP 51006 premiums spanned $1,287 to $1,685 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,503. The annualized change rate is +6.9% per year.
How does ZIP 51006 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 51006 averages $1,683/yr, 3% above that figure, ranking #178 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium.

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