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.
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
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 51401, 2018–2022
| 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
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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
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