ZIP 51521 · Pottawattamie County

Avoca, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51521, Avoca, Iowa.

305.1%
Loss ratio
1.04%
Nonrenewal rate
#185 of 580
Iowa rank
9
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Avoca, IA (ZIP 51521) runs $1,677/yr on average: the 59th percentile nationally and 6% below the U.S. average.

$1,677
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+15.8%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,677/yr
+15.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
305.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
36.27%
Avg severity: $14,105
Nonrenewal Rate
1.04%
-9.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51521 (Avoca, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 51521 (Avoca, IA) at $1,677 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 51521 comes in 6% below, the 59th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 51521 is 3% above, ranking #185 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Granger (ZIP 50109) at $1,677, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 51521 shows a 305.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 36.27%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,105. Insurers decline to renew 1.04% of policies in ZIP 51521 at expiration, a drop of 9.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 51521 costs have risen 15.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,448 to a high of $1,677, an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 51521 Compares

vs National Average
$1,677 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,677 vs $1,629
3% above state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51521, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,677
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51521.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,448 -
2019 $1,499 +3.6%
2020 $1,530 +2.0%
2021 $1,625 +6.2%
2022 $1,677 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,556
Premium Range
$1,448 - $1,677
Annual Change Rate
+3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51521

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

  • Compare ZIP 51521 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Iowa overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 51521?
ZIP 51521 (Avoca, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,677 per year as of 2022 (59th percentile, #185 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +15.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Avoca, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 51521 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 305.1%, alongside a claims frequency of 36.27% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.04%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51521 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51521 premiums of $1,677/yr are 6% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51521?
ZIP 51521 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.04% in Iowa, a drop of 9.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51521 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 51521 have ranged from $1,448 to $1,677, with a 5-year average of $1,556. The annualized change rate is +3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 51521 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51521 has an average premium of $1,677/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average, ranking #185 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.