ZIP 51501 · Pottawattamie County

Council Bluffs, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51501, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

147.9%
Loss ratio
1.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#331 of 580
Iowa rank
566
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Council Bluffs, IA (ZIP 51501) runs $1,582/yr on average: the 52nd percentile nationally and 11% below the U.S. average.

$1,582
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+14.7%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,582/yr
+14.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
147.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
15.96%
Avg severity: $14,661
Nonrenewal Rate
1.68%
-27.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51501 (Council Bluffs, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 51501 (Council Bluffs, IA) at $1,582 per year for 2022 across approximately 566 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 51501 in the 52nd percentile, 11% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 3% below, ranking #331 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Cherokee (ZIP 51012) at $1,582, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 147.9%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. 15.96% of policies in ZIP 51501 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,661. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.68%, a drop of 27.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 14.7% through 2022, ranging $1,379 to $1,582 with a 5-year average of $1,476, an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 51501 Compares

vs National Average
$1,582 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,582 vs $1,629
3% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51501, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,582
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51501.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,379 -
2019 $1,429 +3.7%
2020 $1,463 +2.4%
2021 $1,527 +4.3%
2022 $1,582 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,476
Premium Range
$1,379 - $1,582
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51501

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

  • Compare ZIP 51501 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Iowa overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 51501?
ZIP 51501 (Council Bluffs, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,582 per year as of 2022 (52nd percentile, #331 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +14.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Council Bluffs, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 51501 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 147.9%, alongside a claims frequency of 15.96% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.68%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51501 compared to the national average?
At $1,582/yr, ZIP 51501 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51501?
ZIP 51501 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.68% in Iowa, a drop of 27.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51501 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 51501 runs $1,379-$1,582 (5-year average $1,476). The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 51501 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51501 runs 3% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,582/yr), ranking #331 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.