ZIP 51250 · Sioux County

Sioux Center, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51250, Sioux Center, Iowa.

20.1%
Loss ratio
0.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#474 of 580
Iowa rank
44
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 51250 (Sioux Center, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,485/yr, 45th percentile nationally, 16% below the U.S. norm.

$1,485
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+11.4%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,485/yr
+11.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.54%
Avg severity: $8,441
Nonrenewal Rate
0.13%
-90.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51250 (Sioux Center, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 51250 (Sioux Center, IA) at $1,485 per year for 2022 across approximately 44 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 51250 comes in 16% below, the 45th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #474 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Hull (ZIP 51239) at $1,485, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 51250 is 20.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.54% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,441. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.13% in this ZIP, a drop of 90.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 11.4% through 2022, ranging $1,333 to $1,485 with a 5-year average of $1,394, 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 51250 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 51250, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,485
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51250.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,333 -
2019 $1,361 +2.1%
2020 $1,360 -0.1%
2021 $1,430 +5.2%
2022 $1,485 +3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,394
Premium Range
$1,333 - $1,485
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51250

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

  • Put ZIP 51250 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 51250?
ZIP 51250 (Sioux Center, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,485 per year as of 2022 (45th percentile, #474 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +11.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sioux Center, IA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 51250: claims frequency (3.54%), loss ratio (20.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.13%), together placing this ZIP at the 45th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51250 compared to the national average?
At $1,485/yr, ZIP 51250 runs 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51250?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51250 is 0.13%, a drop of 90.8% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51250 over 5 years?
ZIP 51250 premiums spanned $1,333 to $1,485 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,394. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 51250 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51250 has an average premium of $1,485/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #474 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.