ZIP 51246 · Lyon County
Rock Rapids, IA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51246, Rock Rapids, Iowa.
- 31.8%
- Loss ratio
- 0.27%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #418 of 580
- Iowa rank
- 9
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,526/yr, Rock Rapids, IA (ZIP 51246) sits in the 48th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 14% below the U.S. average.
- $1,526
- Avg premium (2022)
- -14%
- vs U.S. average
- +11.3%
- since 2018
- 48th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 51246 (Rock Rapids, IA)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 51246 (Rock Rapids, IA) at $1,526 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 14% below that mark and lands in the 48th national percentile. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #418 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Clarence (ZIP 52216) at $1,527, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 51246 shows a 31.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 6.43% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,537. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.27% in this ZIP, a drop of 81.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 51246 costs have risen 11.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,371 to a high of $1,528, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 51246 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 51246, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,371 | - |
| 2019 | $1,430 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | $1,455 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $1,528 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $1,526 | -0.1% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 51246
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Put ZIP 51246 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
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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