ZIP 51461 · Crawford County

Schleswig, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51461, Schleswig, Iowa.

35.3%
Loss ratio
2.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#198 of 580
Iowa rank
9
Policies

The verdict

At $1,665/yr, Schleswig, IA (ZIP 51461) sits in the 58th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 6% below the U.S. average.

$1,665
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+19.1%
since 2018
58th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,665/yr
+19.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.71%
Avg severity: $10,275
Nonrenewal Rate
2.86%
+85.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51461 (Schleswig, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 51461 (Schleswig, IA) at $1,665 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 6% below that mark and lands in the 58th national percentile. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 51461 is 2% above, ranking #198 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Prairie City (ZIP 50228) at $1,662, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 51461 is 35.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.71% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,275. Insurers decline to renew 2.86% of policies in ZIP 51461 at expiration, a rise of 85.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 51461 costs have risen 19.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,397 to a high of $1,665, an annualized rate of +4.5% 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 51461 Compares

vs National Average
$1,665 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,665 vs $1,629
2% above state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51461, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,665
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51461.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,397 -
2019 $1,572 +12.5%
2020 $1,574 +0.1%
2021 $1,494 -5.0%
2022 $1,665 +11.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,540
Premium Range
$1,397 - $1,665
Annual Change Rate
+4.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51461

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

  • Compare ZIP 51461 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 51461?
At the 58th percentile nationally, #198 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 51461 (Schleswig, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,665 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +19.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Schleswig, IA?
In ZIP 51461, insurers report a 35.3% loss ratio, a 5.71% claims frequency, and a 2.86% nonrenewal rate, the 58th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51461 compared to the national average?
At $1,665/yr, ZIP 51461 runs 6% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 58th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51461?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51461 is 2.86%, a rise of 85.7% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51461 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 51461 have ranged from $1,397 to $1,665, with a 5-year average of $1,540. The annualized change rate is +4.5% per year.
How does ZIP 51461 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51461 runs 2% above the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,665/yr), ranking #198 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.