ZIP 51351 · Dickinson County

Milford, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51351, Milford, Iowa.

25.0%
Loss ratio
0.11%
Nonrenewal rate
#55 of 580
Iowa rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Milford, IA (ZIP 51351) averages $1,855/yr for homeowners insurance, 4% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally.

$1,855
Avg premium (2022)
+4%
vs U.S. average
+13.8%
since 2018
69th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,855/yr
+13.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.50%
Avg severity: $10,324
Nonrenewal Rate
0.11%
-89.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51351 (Milford, IA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 51351 (Milford, IA) runs $1,855 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 16 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 51351 in the 69th percentile, 4% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 51351 is 14% above, ranking #55 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Breda (ZIP 51436) at $1,855, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 51351 shows a 25.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.50% of policies in ZIP 51351 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,324. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.11%, a drop of 89.2% over the past five years, 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 51351 have risen by 13.8%, ranging from $1,629 to $1,855 with a five-year average of $1,753, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 51351 Compares

vs National Average
$1,855 vs $1,776
4% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,855 vs $1,629
14% above state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51351, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,855
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51351.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,629 -
2019 $1,711 +5.0%
2020 $1,732 +1.2%
2021 $1,839 +6.2%
2022 $1,855 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,753
Premium Range
$1,629 - $1,855
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51351

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

  • Put ZIP 51351 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 51351?
At the 69th percentile nationally, #55 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 51351 (Milford, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,855 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +13.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milford, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 51351: a claims frequency of 4.50%, a loss ratio of 25.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.11%, placing this ZIP in the 69th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51351 compared to the national average?
At $1,855/yr, ZIP 51351 runs 4% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 69th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51351?
Insurers decline to renew 0.11% of policies in ZIP 51351 in Iowa, a drop of 89.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51351 over 5 years?
ZIP 51351 premiums spanned $1,629 to $1,855 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,753. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 51351 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 51351 averages $1,855/yr, 14% above that figure, ranking #55 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.