ZIP 51239 · Sioux County

Hull, IA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 51239, Hull, Iowa averages $1,485/yr.

11.9%
Loss ratio
#473 of 580
Iowa rank
18
Policies

The verdict

At $1,485/yr, Hull, IA (ZIP 51239) sits in the 45th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 16% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,485
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+15.1%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
62/100
51239 - Hull, IA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C
$1,485/yr
Avg premium, 55th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
52.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
95.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 51239's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,485 Lower than most lower than 55% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,485/yr
Near-median premium
+15.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.04%
Avg severity: $16,988
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51239 (Hull, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 51239 (Hull, IA) pay an average of $1,485 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 18 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 51239 in the 45th percentile, 16% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #473 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Sioux Center (ZIP 51250) at $1,485, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 11.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 51239. About 1.04% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,988.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 51239 have risen by 15.1%, ranging from $1,291 to $1,485 with a five-year average of $1,377, an annualized rate of +3.6% per year.

Sioux County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 52.4 (Relatively Low), the 52nd national percentile and #23 of 100 Iowa counties (33% above the 39.5 state mean). Dominant hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 95.1. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 51239 Compares

vs National Average
$1,485 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,485 vs $1,629
9% below state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51239, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,485
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51239.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,291 -
2019 $1,354 +4.9%
2020 $1,328 -1.9%
2021 $1,424 +7.2%
2022 $1,485 +4.3%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 51239, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,377
Premium Range
$1,291 - $1,485
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Sioux County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 51239 via FIPS 19167. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
52.4
Relatively Low · 52nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#23
of 100 Iowa counties · state mean 39.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $6,614,758

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 95.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Iowa NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 51239

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 51239 in Sioux County (NRI 52.4, hazard Tornado), both outside Iowa. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,485/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 51239?
ZIP 51239 (Hull, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,485 per year as of 2022 (45th percentile, #473 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +15.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hull, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 51239: a claims frequency of 1.04%, a loss ratio of 11.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 45th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51239 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 51239 lands in the 45th percentile: its $1,485/yr average is 16% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51239?
ZIP 51239 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51239 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 51239 runs $1,291-$1,485 (5-year average $1,377). The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 51239 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 51239 averages $1,485/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #473 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 51239?
County NRI 52.4 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 51239 via Sioux County FIPS 19167. In-state rank #23 of 100; national percentile 52nd; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 51239

This ZIP's premiums run at the 45th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.