ZIP 51529 · Harrison County
Dunlap, IA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51529, Dunlap, Iowa.
- 106.9%
- Loss ratio
- 0.77%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #46 of 580
- Iowa rank
- 5
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 51529 (Dunlap, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,885/yr, 70th percentile nationally, 6% above the U.S. norm.
- $1,885
- Avg premium (2022)
- +6%
- vs U.S. average
- +16.6%
- since 2018
- 70th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 51529 (Dunlap, IA)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 51529 (Dunlap, IA) runs $1,885 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 5 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 51529 in the 70th percentile, 6% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 16% above, ranking #46 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Sergeant Bluff (ZIP 51054) at $1,884, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 106.9%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 51529. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,818. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.77%, a drop of 2.3% 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 16.6% through 2022, ranging $1,616 to $1,885 with a 5-year average of $1,743, an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 51529 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 51529, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,616 | - |
| 2019 | $1,632 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | $1,804 | +10.5% |
| 2021 | $1,777 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | $1,885 | +6.1% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 51529
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 51529 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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
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