ZIP 51401 · Carroll County

Carroll, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51401, Carroll, Iowa.

38.5%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#226 of 580
Iowa rank
27
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Carroll, IA (ZIP 51401) runs $1,646/yr on average: the 57th percentile nationally and 7% below the U.S. average.

$1,646
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+17.0%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,646/yr
+17.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.32%
Avg severity: $11,905
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
-24.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51401 (Carroll, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 51401 (Carroll, IA) pay an average of $1,646 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 27 reported policies. That is 7% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #226 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Elkhart (ZIP 50073) at $1,646, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 51401 is 38.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.32%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,905. 0.65% of ZIP 51401 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 24.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 51401 costs have risen 17.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,407 to a high of $1,646, an annualized rate of +4.0% 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 51401 Compares

vs National Average
$1,646 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,646 vs $1,629
1% above state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51401, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,646
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51401.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,407 -
2019 $1,492 +6.0%
2020 $1,520 +1.9%
2021 $1,592 +4.8%
2022 $1,646 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,531
Premium Range
$1,407 - $1,646
Annual Change Rate
+4.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51401

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

  • Compare ZIP 51401 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 51401?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 51401 (Carroll, IA) averages $1,646 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 57th percentile, #226 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +17.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Carroll, IA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 51401: claims frequency (5.32%), loss ratio (38.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.65%), together placing this ZIP at the 57th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51401 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51401 premiums of $1,646/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51401?
Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 51401 in Iowa, a drop of 24.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51401 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 51401 have ranged from $1,407 to $1,646, with a 5-year average of $1,531. The annualized change rate is +4.0% per year.
How does ZIP 51401 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51401 has an average premium of $1,646/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #226 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.