ZIP 51551 · Mills County

Malvern, IA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 51551, Malvern, Iowa averages $2,062/yr.

86.3%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#18 of 580
Iowa rank
8
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Malvern, IA (ZIP 51551) ranks #5,770 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,062/yr) but #10,711 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.94%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,062
Avg premium (2022)
#5,770
of 25,593 on premium
#10,711
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
77th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
58/100
51551 - Malvern, IA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,062/yr
Avg premium, 23rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A-
18.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
80.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 51551's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,062 Higher than most more expensive than 77% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 51551. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Iowa, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 51551; crosshairs: Iowa averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1185.1$1531.0$1877.0$2222.9$2568.80.1%0.9%1.7%2.5%3.3%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 52172 · Waukon $1,248/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 52032 · Bernard $1,340/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 52729 · Calamus $1,372/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 52340 · Tiffin $1,399/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 52302 · Marion $1,415/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 52638 · Middletown $1,432/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 52591 · Sigourney $1,447/yr · 1.78%
  • ZIP 52247 · Kalona $1,464/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 52761 · Muscatine $1,482/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 50173 · Montour $1,490/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 50010 · Ames $1,500/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 52249 · Keystone $1,508/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 50157 · Malcom $1,517/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 52317 · North Liberty $1,524/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 51031 · Le Mars $1,533/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 50464 · Plymouth $1,544/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 52064 · Miles $1,551/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 51001 · Akron $1,558/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 50604 · Aplington $1,566/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 51003 · Alton $1,571/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 52069 · Preston $1,580/yr · 1.63%
  • ZIP 50021 · Ankeny $1,586/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 50211 · Norwalk $1,594/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 52213 · Center Point $1,599/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 52556 · Fairfield $1,605/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 51331 · Arnolds Park $1,613/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 52565 · Keosauqua $1,618/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 50154 · Mc Callsburg $1,631/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 52329 · Rowley $1,637/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 52590 · Seymour $1,645/yr · 2.90%
  • ZIP 52722 · Bettendorf $1,649/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 51445 · Ida Grove $1,660/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 50162 · Melbourne $1,669/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 50075 · Ellsworth $1,682/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 50273 · Winterset $1,688/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 50278 · Zearing $1,701/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 52346 · Van Horne $1,707/yr · 1.94%
  • ZIP 50171 · Montezuma $1,720/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 50140 · Lamoni $1,731/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 52076 · Strawberry Point $1,745/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 51028 · Kingsley $1,773/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 50446 · Joice $1,811/yr · 1.92%
  • ZIP 50864 · Villisca $1,832/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 50627 · Eldora $1,847/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 51108 · Sioux City $1,880/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 51024 · Hinton $1,912/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 50214 · Otley $2,020/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 51551 · Malvern (this ZIP) $2,062/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 50146 · Linden $2,180/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 51355 · Okoboji $2,506/yr · 0.28%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,062/yr
Above-median premium
+9.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
86.3%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
11.01%
Avg severity: $16,159
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-16.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51551 (Malvern, IA)

ZIP 51551 (Malvern, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,062 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 51551 in the 77th percentile, 16% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 27% (above), ranking #18 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Logan (ZIP 51546) at $2,062, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 86.3%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 51551. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 11.01%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,159. 0.94% of ZIP 51551 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 16.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 9.6% through 2022, ranging $1,881 to $2,062 with a 5-year average of $1,950, an annualized rate of +2.3% per year.

ZIP 51551 sits in Mills County, where FEMA's National Risk Index reads 18.5 - a lower-tercile score at the 18th national percentile (#88 of 100 Iowa counties). Top hazard: Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 80.8.

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 51551 Compares

vs National Average
$2,062 vs $1,776
16% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$2,062 vs $1,629
27% above state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51551, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,062
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51551.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,881 -
2019 $1,909 +1.5%
2020 $1,964 +2.9%
2021 $1,936 -1.4%
2022 $2,062 +6.5%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 51551, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,950
Premium Range
$1,881 - $2,062
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Mills County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 51551 via FIPS 19129. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
18.5
Very Low · 18th national percentile
In-state county rank
#88
of 100 Iowa counties · state mean 39.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $2,331,286

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 80.8

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Iowa NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a lower-NRI ZIP (Mills County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 51551 in Mills County (NRI 18.5, hazard Tornado), both outside Iowa. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,062/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.94% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 51551?
At the 77th percentile nationally, #18 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 51551 (Malvern, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,062 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +9.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Malvern, IA?
In ZIP 51551, insurers report a 86.3% loss ratio, a 11.01% claims frequency, and a 0.94% nonrenewal rate, the 77th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51551 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 51551 lands in the 77th percentile: its $2,062/yr average is 16% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51551?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51551 is 0.94%, a drop of 16.7% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51551 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 51551 have ranged from $1,881 to $2,062, with a 5-year average of $1,950. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 51551 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51551 runs 27% above the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $2,062/yr), ranking #18 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 51551?
County NRI 18.5 (Very Low) covers ZIP 51551 via Mills County FIPS 19129. In-state rank #88 of 100; national percentile 18th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 51551

This ZIP's premiums run at the 77th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.