ZIP 51301 · Clay County

Spencer, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51301, Spencer, Iowa.

26.7%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#334 of 580
Iowa rank
31
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 51301 (Spencer, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,581/yr, 52nd percentile nationally, 11% below the U.S. norm.

$1,581
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+15.3%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,581/yr
+15.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.88%
Avg severity: $8,646
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
-31.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51301 (Spencer, IA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 51301 (Spencer, IA) runs $1,581 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 31 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 51301 in the 52nd percentile, 11% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 51301 is 3% below, ranking #334 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Algona (ZIP 50511) at $1,581, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 26.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 51301. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.88%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,646. 0.79% of ZIP 51301 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 31.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 51301 premiums risen 15.3%, spanning $1,371 to $1,581 (five-year average: $1,462), an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 51301 Compares

vs National Average
$1,581 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,581 vs $1,629
3% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51301, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,581
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51301.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,371 -
2019 $1,406 +2.5%
2020 $1,436 +2.2%
2021 $1,517 +5.6%
2022 $1,581 +4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,462
Premium Range
$1,371 - $1,581
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51301

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

  • Put ZIP 51301 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 51301?
At the 52nd percentile nationally, #334 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 51301 (Spencer, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,581 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +15.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Spencer, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 51301: a claims frequency of 4.88%, a loss ratio of 26.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.79%, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51301 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 51301 lands in the 52nd percentile: its $1,581/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51301?
ZIP 51301 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.79% in Iowa, a drop of 31.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51301 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 51301 runs $1,371-$1,581 (5-year average $1,462). The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 51301 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 51301 averages $1,581/yr, 3% below that figure, ranking #334 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.