ZIP 51653 · Fremont County

Tabor, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 51653, Tabor, Iowa.

88.4%
Loss ratio
0.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#15 of 580
Iowa rank
15
Policies

The verdict

Tabor, IA (ZIP 51653) averages $2,100/yr for homeowners insurance, 18% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally.

$2,100
Avg premium (2022)
+18%
vs U.S. average
+13.4%
since 2018
79th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,100/yr
+13.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
88.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
15.52%
Avg severity: $11,963
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
-72.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 51653 (Tabor, IA)

ZIP 51653 (Tabor, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,100 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 15 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 18% above that mark and lands in the 79th national percentile. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 29% above that figure, ranking #15 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Van Meter (ZIP 50261) at $2,088, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 51653 is 88.4%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. About 15.52% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,963. 0.57% of ZIP 51653 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 72.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 51653 costs have risen 13.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,852 to a high of $2,100, an annualized rate of +3.2% 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 51653 Compares

vs National Average
$2,100 vs $1,776
18% above national avg
vs Iowa Average
$2,100 vs $1,629
29% above state avg
National Percentile
79th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 51653, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,100
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 51653.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,852 -
2019 $1,926 +4.0%
2020 $1,853 -3.8%
2021 $1,983 +7.0%
2022 $2,100 +5.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,943
Premium Range
$1,852 - $2,100
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 51653

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 51653 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 51653?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 51653 (Tabor, IA) averages $2,100 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 79th percentile, #15 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +13.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tabor, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 51653: a claims frequency of 15.52%, a loss ratio of 88.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.57%, placing this ZIP in the 79th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 51653 compared to the national average?
At $2,100/yr, ZIP 51653 runs 18% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 79th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51653?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 51653 is 0.57%, a drop of 72.2% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 51653 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 51653 runs $1,852-$2,100 (5-year average $1,943). The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 51653 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 51653 has an average premium of $2,100/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 29% above the state average, ranking #15 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.