ZIP 51026 · Woodbury County

Hornick, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51026, Hornick, Iowa.

195.3%
Loss ratio
1.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#130 of 580
Iowa rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Hornick, IA (ZIP 51026) averages $1,722/yr for homeowners insurance, 3% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally.

$1,722
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. average
+8.7%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,722/yr
+8.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
195.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
14.49%
Avg severity: $23,198
Nonrenewal Rate
1.45%
-65.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51026 (Hornick, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 51026 (Hornick, IA) pay an average of $1,722 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 3% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 62nd percentile nationally. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 51026 is 6% above, ranking #130 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Ames (ZIP 50014) at $1,721, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 51026 is 195.3%, 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 14.49%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,198. 1.45% of ZIP 51026 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 65.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 51026 costs have risen 8.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,584 to a high of $1,827, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 51026 Compares

vs National Average
$1,722 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,722 vs $1,629
6% above state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51026, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,722
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51026.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,584 -
2019 $1,677 +5.9%
2020 $1,656 -1.2%
2021 $1,827 +10.4%
2022 $1,722 -5.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,693
Premium Range
$1,584 - $1,827
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51026

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

  • Compare ZIP 51026 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 51026?
ZIP 51026 (Hornick, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,722 per year as of 2022 (62nd percentile, #130 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +8.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hornick, IA?
ZIP 51026 is running a loss ratio above 100% (195.3%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 14.49% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.45%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51026 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51026 premiums of $1,722/yr are 3% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 62nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51026?
Insurers decline to renew 1.45% of policies in ZIP 51026 in Iowa, a drop of 65.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51026 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 51026 runs $1,584-$1,827 (5-year average $1,693). The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 51026 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51026 runs 6% above the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,722/yr), ranking #130 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.