ZIP 51360 · Dickinson County

Spirit Lake, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51360, Spirit Lake, Iowa.

105.5%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#35 of 580
Iowa rank
27
Policies

The verdict

Spirit Lake, IA (ZIP 51360) averages $1,929/yr for homeowners insurance, 9% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally.

$1,929
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
+13.0%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,929/yr
+13.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
105.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.51%
Avg severity: $16,270
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
+23.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51360 (Spirit Lake, IA)

ZIP 51360 (Spirit Lake, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,929 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 27 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 51360 comes in 9% above, the 72nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 18% above, ranking #35 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Council Bluffs (ZIP 51503) at $1,929, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 105.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 51360. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 12.51%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,270. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.65% in this ZIP, a rise of 23.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 13.0% through 2022, ranging $1,707 to $1,929 with a 5-year average of $1,804, an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 51360 Compares

vs National Average
$1,929 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,929 vs $1,629
18% above state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51360, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,929
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51360.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,707 -
2019 $1,725 +1.0%
2020 $1,780 +3.2%
2021 $1,876 +5.4%
2022 $1,929 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,804
Premium Range
$1,707 - $1,929
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51360

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

  • Compare ZIP 51360 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Iowa overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 51360?
ZIP 51360 (Spirit Lake, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,929 per year as of 2022 (72nd percentile, #35 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +13.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Spirit Lake, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 51360 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 105.5%, alongside a claims frequency of 12.51% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.65%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51360 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51360 premiums of $1,929/yr are 9% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 72nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51360?
Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 51360 in Iowa, a rise of 23.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51360 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 51360 have ranged from $1,707 to $1,929, with a 5-year average of $1,804. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 51360 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 51360 averages $1,929/yr, 18% above that figure, ranking #35 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.