ZIP 51525 · Pottawattamie County

Carson, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51525, Carson, Iowa.

423.7%
Loss ratio
#26 of 580
Iowa rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Carson, IA (ZIP 51525) runs $1,984/yr on average: the 75th percentile nationally and 12% above the U.S. average.

$1,984
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. average
+20.5%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,984/yr
+20.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
423.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
44.59%
Avg severity: $18,847
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51525 (Carson, IA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 51525 (Carson, IA) runs $1,984 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 7 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 51525 comes in 12% above, the 75th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 22% above that figure, ranking #26 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Glenwood (ZIP 51534) at $1,987, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 423.7%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 44.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,847.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 51525 premiums risen 20.5%, spanning $1,646 to $2,037 (five-year average: $1,820), an annualized rate of +4.8% 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 51525 Compares

vs National Average
$1,984 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,984 vs $1,629
22% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51525, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,984
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51525.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,646 -
2019 $1,682 +2.2%
2020 $1,749 +4.0%
2021 $2,037 +16.4%
2022 $1,984 -2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,820
Premium Range
$1,646 - $2,037
Annual Change Rate
+4.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51525

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

  • Put ZIP 51525 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 51525?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 51525 (Carson, IA) averages $1,984 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 75th percentile, #26 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +20.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Carson, IA?
ZIP 51525 is running a loss ratio above 100% (423.7%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 44.59% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51525 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51525 premiums of $1,984/yr are 12% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51525?
ZIP 51525 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51525 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 51525 have ranged from $1,646 to $2,037, with a 5-year average of $1,820. The annualized change rate is +4.8% per year.
How does ZIP 51525 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51525 has an average premium of $1,984/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 22% above the state average, ranking #26 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.