ZIP 51331 · Dickinson County

Arnolds Park, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51331, Arnolds Park, Iowa.

134.4%
Loss ratio
0.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#275 of 580
Iowa rank
261
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Arnolds Park, IA (ZIP 51331) runs $1,613/yr on average: the 54th percentile nationally and 9% below the U.S. average.

$1,613
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+10.8%
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)
$1,613/yr
+10.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
134.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.94%
Avg severity: $43,941
Nonrenewal Rate
0.21%
-79.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51331 (Arnolds Park, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 51331 (Arnolds Park, IA) at $1,613 per year for 2022 across approximately 261 reported policies. That is 9% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 54th percentile nationally. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 51331 is 1% below, ranking #275 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Traer (ZIP 50675) at $1,613, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 134.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 51331. About 4.94% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $43,941. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.21% in this ZIP, a drop of 79.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.8% through 2022, ranging $1,456 to $1,613 with a 5-year average of $1,537, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 51331 Compares

vs National Average
$1,613 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,613 vs $1,629
1% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51331, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,613
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51331.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,456 -
2019 $1,515 +4.1%
2020 $1,534 +1.3%
2021 $1,563 +1.9%
2022 $1,613 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,537
Premium Range
$1,456 - $1,613
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51331

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 51331 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
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 51331?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 51331 (Arnolds Park, IA) averages $1,613 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 54th percentile, #275 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +10.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Arnolds Park, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 51331 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 134.4%, alongside a claims frequency of 4.94% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.21%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51331 compared to the national average?
At $1,613/yr, ZIP 51331 runs 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51331?
Insurers decline to renew 0.21% of policies in ZIP 51331 in Iowa, a drop of 79.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51331 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 51331 runs $1,456-$1,613 (5-year average $1,537). The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 51331 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51331 runs 1% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,613/yr), ranking #275 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.