ZIP 51109 · Woodbury County

Sioux City, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51109, Sioux City, Iowa.

33.3%
Loss ratio
0.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#447 of 580
Iowa rank
65
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sioux City, IA (ZIP 51109) runs $1,508/yr on average: the 47th percentile nationally and 15% below the U.S. average.

$1,508
Avg premium (2022)
-15%
vs U.S. average
+20.0%
since 2018
47th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,508/yr
+20.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.35%
Avg severity: $9,395
Nonrenewal Rate
0.46%
-54.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51109 (Sioux City, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 51109 (Sioux City, IA) at $1,508 per year for 2022 across approximately 65 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 51109 in the 47th percentile, 15% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 7% below that figure, ranking #447 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Lime Springs (ZIP 52155) at $1,508, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 33.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 51109. About 5.35% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,395. 0.46% of ZIP 51109 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 54.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 51109 premiums risen 20.0%, spanning $1,257 to $1,508 (five-year average: $1,382), an annualized rate of +4.7% 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 51109 Compares

vs National Average
$1,508 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,508 vs $1,629
7% below state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51109, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,508
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51109.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,257 -
2019 $1,355 +7.9%
2020 $1,346 -0.7%
2021 $1,445 +7.3%
2022 $1,508 +4.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,382
Premium Range
$1,257 - $1,508
Annual Change Rate
+4.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51109

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

  • Put ZIP 51109 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 51109?
ZIP 51109 (Sioux City, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,508 per year as of 2022 (47th percentile, #447 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +20.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sioux City, IA?
In ZIP 51109, insurers report a 33.3% loss ratio, a 5.35% claims frequency, and a 0.46% nonrenewal rate, the 47th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51109 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 51109 lands in the 47th percentile: its $1,508/yr average is 15% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51109?
Insurers decline to renew 0.46% of policies in ZIP 51109 in Iowa, a drop of 54.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51109 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 51109 runs $1,257-$1,508 (5-year average $1,382). The annualized change rate is +4.7% per year.
How does ZIP 51109 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 51109 averages $1,508/yr, 7% below that figure, ranking #447 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.