ZIP 52042 · Clayton County

Edgewood, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52042, Edgewood, Iowa.

15.9%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#539 of 580
Iowa rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Edgewood, IA (ZIP 52042) runs $1,402/yr on average: the 39th percentile nationally and 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,402
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
-2.0%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,402/yr
-2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.26%
Avg severity: $4,228
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
-63.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52042 (Edgewood, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 52042 (Edgewood, IA) at $1,402 per year for 2022 across approximately 12 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 21% below that mark and lands in the 39th national percentile. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 14% below that figure, ranking #539 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Lowden (ZIP 52255) at $1,403, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 52042 shows a 15.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.26% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,228. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.75% in this ZIP, a drop of 63.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 52042 costs have fallen 2.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,282 to a high of $1,431, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 52042 Compares

vs National Average
$1,402 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,402 vs $1,629
14% below state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52042, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,402
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52042.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,431 -
2019 $1,350 -5.7%
2020 $1,282 -5.0%
2021 $1,396 +8.9%
2022 $1,402 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,372
Premium Range
$1,282 - $1,431
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52042

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

  • Compare ZIP 52042 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 52042?
ZIP 52042 (Edgewood, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,402 per year as of 2022 (39th percentile, #539 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed -2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Edgewood, IA?
In ZIP 52042, insurers report a 15.9% loss ratio, a 5.26% claims frequency, and a 0.75% nonrenewal rate, the 39th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52042 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 52042 lands in the 39th percentile: its $1,402/yr average is 21% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52042?
Insurers decline to renew 0.75% of policies in ZIP 52042 in Iowa, a drop of 63.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52042 over 5 years?
ZIP 52042 premiums spanned $1,282 to $1,431 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,372. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 52042 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 52042 runs 14% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,402/yr), ranking #539 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.