ZIP 51245 · O'Brien County

Primghar, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51245, Primghar, Iowa.

31.5%
Loss ratio
2.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#299 of 580
Iowa rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Primghar, IA (ZIP 51245) averages $1,599/yr for homeowners insurance, 10% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally.

$1,599
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+7.0%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,599/yr
+7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.69%
Avg severity: $6,545
Nonrenewal Rate
2.20%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51245 (Primghar, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 51245 (Primghar, IA) pay an average of $1,599 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 51245 comes in 10% below, the 54th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 2% below, ranking #299 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Center Point (ZIP 52213) at $1,599, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 51245 shows a 31.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.69%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,545. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.20%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 51245 have risen by 7.0%, ranging from $1,495 to $1,684 with a five-year average of $1,571, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 51245 Compares

vs National Average
$1,599 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,599 vs $1,629
2% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51245, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,599
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51245.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,495 -
2019 $1,571 +5.1%
2020 $1,507 -4.1%
2021 $1,684 +11.8%
2022 $1,599 -5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,571
Premium Range
$1,495 - $1,684
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51245

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

  • Compare ZIP 51245 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 51245?
At the 54th percentile nationally, #299 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 51245 (Primghar, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,599 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Primghar, IA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 51245: claims frequency (7.69%), loss ratio (31.5%), and nonrenewal rate (2.20%), together placing this ZIP at the 54th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51245 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51245 premiums of $1,599/yr are 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51245?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51245 is 2.20% in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51245 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 51245 runs $1,495-$1,684 (5-year average $1,571). The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 51245 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51245 has an average premium of $1,599/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average, ranking #299 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.