ZIP 51358 · Palo Alto County

Ruthven, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51358, Ruthven, Iowa.

70.5%
Loss ratio
1.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#511 of 580
Iowa rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Ruthven, IA (ZIP 51358) runs $1,444/yr on average: the 42nd percentile nationally and 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,444
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+8.0%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,444/yr
+8.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
70.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.11%
Avg severity: $9,169
Nonrenewal Rate
1.96%
+143.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51358 (Ruthven, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 51358 (Ruthven, IA) pay an average of $1,444 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 19% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #511 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Postville (ZIP 52162) at $1,443, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 70.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 51358. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 11.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,169. Insurers decline to renew 1.96% of policies in ZIP 51358 at expiration, a rise of 143.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 51358 costs have risen 8.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,329 to a high of $1,500, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 51358 Compares

vs National Average
$1,444 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,444 vs $1,629
11% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51358, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,444
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51358.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,337 -
2019 $1,361 +1.8%
2020 $1,329 -2.3%
2021 $1,500 +12.8%
2022 $1,444 -3.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,394
Premium Range
$1,329 - $1,500
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51358

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

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 51358?
ZIP 51358 (Ruthven, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,444 per year as of 2022 (42nd percentile, #511 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +8.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ruthven, IA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 51358: claims frequency (11.11%), loss ratio (70.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.96%), together placing this ZIP at the 42nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51358 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51358 premiums of $1,444/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51358?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51358 is 1.96%, a rise of 143.1% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51358 over 5 years?
ZIP 51358 premiums spanned $1,329 to $1,500 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,394. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 51358 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51358 runs 11% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,444/yr), ranking #511 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.