ZIP 51525 Insurance Data

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51525 (Carson, IA)

ZIP 51525 (Carson, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,984 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 7 reported policies. That is 12% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 22% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 51525 is 423.7%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 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.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 51525 have risen by 20.5%, ranging from $1,646 to $2,037 with a five-year average of $1,820 — an annualized rate of +4.8% 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.