ZIP 51534 · Mills County

Glenwood, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51534, Glenwood, Iowa.

142.1%
Loss ratio
1.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#25 of 580
Iowa rank
35
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Glenwood, IA (ZIP 51534) runs $1,987/yr on average: the 75th percentile nationally and 12% above the U.S. average.

$1,987
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. average
+12.7%
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)
$1,987/yr
+12.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
142.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
15.79%
Avg severity: $17,883
Nonrenewal Rate
1.21%
+8.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51534 (Glenwood, IA)

ZIP 51534 (Glenwood, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,987 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 35 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 51534 in the 75th percentile, 12% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 22% (above), ranking #25 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Carson (ZIP 51525) at $1,984, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 142.1%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 51534. About 15.79% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,883. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.21%, a rise of 8.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 51534 have risen by 12.7%, ranging from $1,764 to $1,987 with a five-year average of $1,860, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 51534 Compares

vs National Average
$1,987 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,987 vs $1,629
22% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51534, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,987
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51534.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,764 -
2019 $1,801 +2.1%
2020 $1,840 +2.2%
2021 $1,909 +3.7%
2022 $1,987 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,860
Premium Range
$1,764 - $1,987
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51534

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

  • Compare ZIP 51534 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 51534?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 51534 (Glenwood, IA) averages $1,987 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 75th percentile, #25 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +12.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Glenwood, IA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 51534: a claims frequency of 15.79% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.21%, against a loss ratio above 100% (142.1%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51534 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 51534 lands in the 75th percentile: its $1,987/yr average is 12% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51534?
Insurers decline to renew 1.21% of policies in ZIP 51534 in Iowa, a rise of 8.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51534 over 5 years?
ZIP 51534 premiums spanned $1,764 to $1,987 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,860. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 51534 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51534 has an average premium of $1,987/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 22% above the state average, ranking #25 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.