ZIP 51556 · Harrison County

Modale, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51556, Modale, Iowa.

90.2%
Loss ratio
#291 of 580
Iowa rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Modale, IA (ZIP 51556) averages $1,602/yr for homeowners insurance, 10% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally.

$1,602
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+19.4%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,602/yr
+19.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
90.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.72%
Avg severity: $14,863
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51556 (Modale, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 51556 (Modale, IA) pay an average of $1,602 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 51556 in the 54th percentile, 10% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (below), ranking #291 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Pella (ZIP 50219) at $1,602, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 51556 shows a 90.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 9.72%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,863.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 51556 costs have risen 19.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,342 to a high of $1,602, an annualized rate of +4.5% 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 51556 Compares

vs National Average
$1,602 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,602 vs $1,629
2% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51556, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,602
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51556.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,342 -
2019 $1,459 +8.7%
2020 $1,497 +2.6%
2021 $1,540 +2.8%
2022 $1,602 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,488
Premium Range
$1,342 - $1,602
Annual Change Rate
+4.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51556

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 51556 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 51556?
At the 54th percentile nationally, #291 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 51556 (Modale, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,602 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +19.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Modale, IA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 51556: claims frequency (9.72%), loss ratio (90.2%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 54th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51556 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51556 premiums of $1,602/yr are 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51556?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51556 is N/A in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51556 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 51556 have ranged from $1,342 to $1,602, with a 5-year average of $1,488. The annualized change rate is +4.5% per year.
How does ZIP 51556 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 51556 averages $1,602/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #291 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.