ZIP 51646 · Taylor County

New Market, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51646, New Market, Iowa.

598.0%
Loss ratio
1.14%
Nonrenewal rate
#297 of 580
Iowa rank
4
Policies

The verdict

New Market, IA (ZIP 51646) averages $1,599/yr for homeowners insurance, 10% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally.

$1,599
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+5.2%
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)
$1,599/yr
+5.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
598.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
64.77%
Avg severity: $14,765
Nonrenewal Rate
1.14%
-13.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51646 (New Market, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 51646 (New Market, IA) pay an average of $1,599 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 54th percentile nationally. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 51646 is 2% below, ranking #297 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Center Point (ZIP 52213) at $1,599, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 51646 is 598.0%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 64.77% of policies in ZIP 51646 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,765. Insurers decline to renew 1.14% of policies in ZIP 51646 at expiration, a drop of 13.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 51646 costs have risen 5.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,473 to a high of $1,599, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 51646 Compares

vs National Average
$1,599 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,599 vs $1,629
2% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51646, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,599
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51646.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,520 -
2019 $1,473 -3.1%
2020 $1,522 +3.3%
2021 $1,592 +4.6%
2022 $1,599 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,541
Premium Range
$1,473 - $1,599
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51646

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

  • Compare ZIP 51646 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 51646?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 51646 (New Market, IA) averages $1,599 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 54th percentile, #297 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +5.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Market, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 51646 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 598.0%, alongside a claims frequency of 64.77% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.14%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51646 compared to the national average?
ZIP 51646 premiums of $1,599/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 51646?
Insurers decline to renew 1.14% of policies in ZIP 51646 in Iowa, a drop of 13.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51646 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 51646 have ranged from $1,473 to $1,599, with a 5-year average of $1,541. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 51646 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51646 has an average premium of $1,599/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average, ranking #297 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.