ZIP 52003 · Dubuque County

Dubuque, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52003, Dubuque, Iowa.

31.7%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#288 of 580
Iowa rank
92
Policies

The verdict

At $1,604/yr, Dubuque, IA (ZIP 52003) sits in the 54th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,604
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+9.2%
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)
$1,604/yr
+9.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.07%
Avg severity: $16,554
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
-62.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52003 (Dubuque, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 52003 (Dubuque, IA) pay an average of $1,604 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 92 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 52003 comes in 10% below, the 54th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 1% below, ranking #288 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Richland (ZIP 52585) at $1,605, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 52003 shows a 31.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,554. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.63% in this ZIP, a drop of 62.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 52003 premiums risen 9.2%, spanning $1,469 to $1,604 (five-year average: $1,521), an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 52003 Compares

vs National Average
$1,604 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,604 vs $1,629
1% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52003, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,604
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52003.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,469 -
2019 $1,496 +1.8%
2020 $1,519 +1.6%
2021 $1,514 -0.3%
2022 $1,604 +5.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,521
Premium Range
$1,469 - $1,604
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52003

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 52003 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 52003?
ZIP 52003 (Dubuque, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,604 per year as of 2022 (54th percentile, #288 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +9.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dubuque, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 52003: a claims frequency of 3.07%, a loss ratio of 31.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.63%, placing this ZIP in the 54th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52003 compared to the national average?
ZIP 52003 premiums of $1,604/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 52003?
Insurers decline to renew 0.63% of policies in ZIP 52003 in Iowa, a drop of 62.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52003 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 52003 runs $1,469-$1,604 (5-year average $1,521). The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 52003 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 52003 has an average premium of $1,604/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 1% below the state average, ranking #288 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.