ZIP 51542 · Pottawattamie County

Honey Creek, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51542, Honey Creek, Iowa.

24.8%
Loss ratio
1.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#4 of 580
Iowa rank
11
Policies

The verdict

Honey Creek, IA (ZIP 51542) averages $2,343/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally.

$2,343
Avg premium (2022)
+32%
vs U.S. average
+3.1%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,343/yr
+3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.54%
Avg severity: $16,403
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
+75.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51542 (Honey Creek, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 51542 (Honey Creek, IA) pay an average of $2,343 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 11 reported policies. That is 32% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 85th percentile nationally. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 51542 is 44% above, ranking #4 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Pacific Junction (ZIP 51561) at $2,388, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 24.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,403. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.01%, a rise of 75.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 51542 costs have risen 3.1% since 2018, from a low of $2,231 to a high of $2,343, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 51542 Compares

vs National Average
$2,343 vs $1,776
32% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$2,343 vs $1,629
44% above state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51542, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350 20182019202020212022 $2,343
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51542.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,272 -
2019 $2,287 +0.6%
2020 $2,231 -2.4%
2021 $2,281 +2.3%
2022 $2,343 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,283
Premium Range
$2,231 - $2,343
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51542

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Put ZIP 51542 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 explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 51542?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 51542 (Honey Creek, IA): $2,343/year as of 2022, the 85th national percentile, #4 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Honey Creek, IA?
In ZIP 51542, insurers report a 24.8% loss ratio, a 3.54% claims frequency, and a 1.01% nonrenewal rate, the 85th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51542 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 51542 lands in the 85th percentile: its $2,343/yr average is 32% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51542?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51542 is 1.01%, a rise of 75.8% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51542 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 51542 runs $2,231-$2,343 (5-year average $2,283). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 51542 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51542 has an average premium of $2,343/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 44% above the state average, ranking #4 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.