ZIP 51462 Insurance Data

Scranton, Iowa · Greene County · 3 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,910/yr
+18.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
80.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.69%
Avg severity: $19,975
Nonrenewal Rate
1.10%
-8.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51462 (Scranton, IA)

ZIP 51462 (Scranton, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,910 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 8% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 72th percentile nationally. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 17% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 51462 is 80.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 7.69%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,975. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.10% in this ZIP, a drop of 8.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 51462 have risen by 18.3%, ranging from $1,615 to $1,910 with a five-year average of $1,721 — an annualized rate of +4.3% per year. 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 51462 Compares

vs National Average
$1,910 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,910 vs $1,629
17% above state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,615
2019 $1,624 +0.5%
2020 $1,632 +0.5%
2021 $1,824 +11.8%
2022 $1,910 +4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,721
Premium Range
$1,615 - $1,910
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 51462?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 51462 (Scranton, IA) is $1,910 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +18.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Scranton, IA?
Key factors include claims frequency (7.69% in this ZIP), loss ratio (80.4%), and nonrenewal rates (1.10%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51462 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51462 premiums of $1,910/yr are 8% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 72th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51462?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51462 is 1.10%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -8.8% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51462 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 51462 have ranged from $1,615 to $1,910, with a 5-year average of $1,721. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 51462 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51462 has an average premium of $1,910/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 17% above the state average.

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