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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,028/yr
+18.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.20%
Avg severity: $11,114
Nonrenewal Rate
1.73%
+33.1% change

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

vs National Average
$2,028 vs $1,776
14% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$2,028 vs $1,629
25% above state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51555, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,028
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51555.
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

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,870
Premium Range
$1,713 - $2,028
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 51555?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 51555 (Missouri Valley, IA) averages $2,028 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 76th percentile, #19 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +18.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Missouri Valley, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 51555: a claims frequency of 4.20%, a loss ratio of 23.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.73%, placing this ZIP in the 76th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51555 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51555 premiums of $2,028/yr are 14% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 76th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51555?
ZIP 51555 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.73% in Iowa, a rise of 33.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51555 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 51555 have ranged from $1,713 to $2,028, with a 5-year average of $1,870. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 51555 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51555 runs 25% above the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $2,028/yr), ranking #19 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.