ZIP 51355 Insurance Data

Okoboji, Iowa · Dickinson County · 141 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,506/yr
+5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.67%
Avg severity: $14,367
Nonrenewal Rate
0.28%
-57.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51355 (Okoboji, IA)

ZIP 51355 (Okoboji, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,506 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 141 reported policies. That is 41% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 89th percentile nationally. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 54% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 51355 is 32.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,367. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.28% in this ZIP, a drop of 57.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 51355 have risen by 5.1%, ranging from $2,340 to $2,506 with a five-year average of $2,416 — an annualized rate of +1.3% per year. 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 51355 Compares

vs National Average
$2,506 vs $1,776
41% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$2,506 vs $1,629
54% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,385
2019 $2,364 -0.9%
2020 $2,340 -1.0%
2021 $2,486 +6.3%
2022 $2,506 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,416
Premium Range
$2,340 - $2,506
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 51355?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 51355 (Okoboji, IA) is $2,506 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Okoboji, IA?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.67% in this ZIP), loss ratio (32.5%), and nonrenewal rates (0.28%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51355 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51355 premiums of $2,506/yr are 41% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51355?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51355 is 0.28%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -57.8% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51355 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 51355 have ranged from $2,340 to $2,506, with a 5-year average of $2,416. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 51355 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51355 has an average premium of $2,506/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 54% above the state average.

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