ZIP 51108 Insurance Data

Sioux City, Iowa · Woodbury County · 48 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,880/yr
+18.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.64%
Avg severity: $12,803
Nonrenewal Rate
1.64%
-6.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51108 (Sioux City, IA)

ZIP 51108 (Sioux City, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,880 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 48 reported policies. That is 6% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 70th percentile nationally. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 15% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 51108 is 31.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.64%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,803. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.64% in this ZIP, a drop of 6.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 51108 have risen by 18.2%, ranging from $1,591 to $1,880 with a five-year average of $1,729 — an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 51108 Compares

vs National Average
$1,880 vs $1,776
6% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,880 vs $1,629
15% above state avg
National Percentile
70th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,591
2019 $1,642 +3.2%
2020 $1,706 +3.9%
2021 $1,826 +7.0%
2022 $1,880 +3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,729
Premium Range
$1,591 - $1,880
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 51108?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 51108 (Sioux City, IA) is $1,880 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +18.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sioux City, IA?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.64% in this ZIP), loss ratio (31.6%), and nonrenewal rates (1.64%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51108 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51108 premiums of $1,880/yr are 6% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 70th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51108?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51108 is 1.64%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -6.6% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51108 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 51108 have ranged from $1,591 to $1,880, with a 5-year average of $1,729. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 51108 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51108 has an average premium of $1,880/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 15% above the state average.

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