ZIP 51551 · Mills County

Malvern, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51551, Malvern, Iowa.

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

The verdict

ZIP 51551 (Malvern, IA) homeowners insurance averages $2,062/yr, 77th percentile nationally, 16% above the U.S. norm.

$2,062
Avg premium (2022)
+16%
vs U.S. average
+9.6%
since 2018
77th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,062/yr
+9.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
86.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.01%
Avg severity: $16,159
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
-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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 51551

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 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.

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.