ZIP 51555 · Harrison County
Missouri Valley, IA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51555, Missouri Valley, Iowa.
- 23.0%
- Loss ratio
- 1.73%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #19 of 580
- Iowa rank
- 13
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Missouri Valley, IA (ZIP 51555) runs $2,028/yr on average: the 76th percentile nationally and 14% above the U.S. average.
- $2,028
- Avg premium (2022)
- +14%
- vs U.S. average
- +18.4%
- since 2018
- 76th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 51555 (Missouri Valley, IA)
Homeowners in ZIP 51555 (Missouri Valley, IA) pay an average of $2,028 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 13 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 51555 comes in 14% above, the 76th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 51555 is 25% above, ranking #19 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Urbandale (ZIP 50323) at $2,024, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 23.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 51555. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,114. Insurers decline to renew 1.73% of policies in ZIP 51555 at expiration, a rise of 33.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 51555 costs have risen 18.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,713 to a high of $2,028, an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 51555 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 51555, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,713 | - |
| 2019 | $1,770 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | $1,848 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | $1,991 | +7.7% |
| 2022 | $2,028 | +1.9% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 51555
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Compare ZIP 51555 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 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
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