ZIP 51553 · Pottawattamie County

Minden, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51553, Minden, Iowa.

70.2%
Loss ratio
0.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#211 of 580
Iowa rank
8
Policies

The verdict

At $1,653/yr, Minden, IA (ZIP 51553) sits in the 57th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 7% below the U.S. average.

$1,653
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+7.6%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,653/yr
+7.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
70.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.67%
Avg severity: $13,385
Nonrenewal Rate
0.58%
-85.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51553 (Minden, IA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 51553 (Minden, IA) runs $1,653 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 7% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (above), ranking #211 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Williamsburg (ZIP 52361) at $1,653, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 51553 shows a 70.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 8.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,385. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.58% in this ZIP, a drop of 85.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.6% through 2022, ranging $1,522 to $1,672 with a 5-year average of $1,596, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 51553 Compares

vs National Average
$1,653 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,653 vs $1,629
1% above state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51553, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,653
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51553.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,536 -
2019 $1,599 +4.1%
2020 $1,522 -4.8%
2021 $1,672 +9.8%
2022 $1,653 -1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,596
Premium Range
$1,522 - $1,672
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51553

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 51553 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
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 51553?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 51553 (Minden, IA) averages $1,653 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 57th percentile, #211 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +7.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Minden, IA?
In ZIP 51553, insurers report a 70.2% loss ratio, a 8.67% claims frequency, and a 0.58% nonrenewal rate, the 57th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51553 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 51553 lands in the 57th percentile: its $1,653/yr average is 7% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51553?
ZIP 51553 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.58% in Iowa, a drop of 85.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51553 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 51553 runs $1,522-$1,672 (5-year average $1,596). The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 51553 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51553 runs 1% above the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,653/yr), ranking #211 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.