ZIP 52053 · Dubuque County

Holy Cross, IA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 52053, Holy Cross, Iowa averages $1,382/yr.

12.5%
Loss ratio
1.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#546 of 580
Iowa rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Holy Cross, IA sits #15,993 nationally on average premium ($1,382) versus #3,519 on nonrenewal rate (1.80%).

$1,382
Avg premium (2022)
#15,993
of 25,593 on premium
#3,519
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
38th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
52/100
52053 - Holy Cross, IA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C+
$1,382/yr
Avg premium, 62nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
63.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
96.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 52053's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,382 Lower than most lower than 62% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 52053. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Iowa, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 52053; crosshairs: Iowa averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1185.1$1531.0$1877.0$2222.9$2568.80.1%0.9%1.7%2.5%3.3%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 52172 · Waukon $1,248/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 52032 · Bernard $1,340/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 52729 · Calamus $1,372/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 52053 · Holy Cross (this ZIP) $1,382/yr · 1.80%
  • ZIP 52340 · Tiffin $1,399/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 52302 · Marion $1,415/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 52638 · Middletown $1,432/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 52591 · Sigourney $1,447/yr · 1.78%
  • ZIP 52247 · Kalona $1,464/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 52761 · Muscatine $1,482/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 50173 · Montour $1,490/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 50010 · Ames $1,500/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 52249 · Keystone $1,508/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 50157 · Malcom $1,517/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 52317 · North Liberty $1,524/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 51031 · Le Mars $1,533/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 50464 · Plymouth $1,544/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 52064 · Miles $1,551/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 51001 · Akron $1,558/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 50604 · Aplington $1,566/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 51003 · Alton $1,571/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 52069 · Preston $1,580/yr · 1.63%
  • ZIP 50021 · Ankeny $1,586/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 50211 · Norwalk $1,594/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 52213 · Center Point $1,599/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 52556 · Fairfield $1,605/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 51331 · Arnolds Park $1,613/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 52565 · Keosauqua $1,618/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 50154 · Mc Callsburg $1,631/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 52329 · Rowley $1,637/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 52590 · Seymour $1,645/yr · 2.90%
  • ZIP 52722 · Bettendorf $1,649/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 51445 · Ida Grove $1,660/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 50162 · Melbourne $1,669/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 50075 · Ellsworth $1,682/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 50273 · Winterset $1,688/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 50278 · Zearing $1,701/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 52346 · Van Horne $1,707/yr · 1.94%
  • ZIP 50171 · Montezuma $1,720/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 50140 · Lamoni $1,731/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 52076 · Strawberry Point $1,745/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 51028 · Kingsley $1,773/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 50446 · Joice $1,811/yr · 1.92%
  • ZIP 50864 · Villisca $1,832/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 50627 · Eldora $1,847/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 51108 · Sioux City $1,880/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 51024 · Hinton $1,912/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 50214 · Otley $2,020/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 50146 · Linden $2,180/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 51355 · Okoboji $2,506/yr · 0.28%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,382/yr
Near-median premium
+1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.70%
Avg severity: $6,372
Nonrenewal Rate
1.80%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
-3.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52053 (Holy Cross, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 52053 (Holy Cross, IA) pay an average of $1,382 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. That is 22% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 38th percentile nationally. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 15% (below), ranking #546 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Waterloo (ZIP 50703) at $1,380, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 52053 is 12.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.70% of policies in ZIP 52053 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,372. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.80% in this ZIP, a drop of 3.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.3% through 2022, ranging $1,365 to $1,459 with a 5-year average of $1,417, an annualized rate of +0.3% per year.

Dubuque County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 63.6 (Relatively Low), the 64th national percentile and #12 of 100 Iowa counties (61% above the 39.5 state mean). Dominant hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 96.9. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 52053 Compares

vs National Average
$1,382 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,382 vs $1,629
15% below state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52053, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,382
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52053.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,365 -
2019 $1,459 +6.9%
2020 $1,449 -0.7%
2021 $1,430 -1.3%
2022 $1,382 -3.3%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 52053 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,417
Premium Range
$1,365 - $1,459
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Dubuque County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 52053 via FIPS 19061. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
63.6
Relatively Low · 64th national percentile
In-state county rank
#12
of 100 Iowa counties · state mean 39.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $8,841,942

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 96.9

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Iowa NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 52053

Cross-state peers for ZIP 52053: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Iowa. County hazard context (Dubuque, NRI 63.6) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,382/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.80% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 52053?
ZIP 52053 (Holy Cross, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,382 per year as of 2022 (38th percentile, #546 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Holy Cross, IA?
In ZIP 52053, insurers report a 12.5% loss ratio, a 2.70% claims frequency, and a 1.80% nonrenewal rate, the 38th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52053 compared to the national average?
At $1,382/yr, ZIP 52053 runs 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52053?
Insurers decline to renew 1.80% of policies in ZIP 52053 in Iowa, a drop of 3.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52053 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 52053 have ranged from $1,365 to $1,459, with a 5-year average of $1,417. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 52053 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 52053 has an average premium of $1,382/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #546 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 52053?
County NRI 63.6 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 52053 via Dubuque County FIPS 19061. In-state rank #12 of 100; national percentile 64th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 52053

This ZIP's premiums run at the 38th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.