ZIP 52132 · Winneshiek County

Calmar, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52132, Calmar, Iowa.

66.6%
Loss ratio
1.37%
Nonrenewal rate
#258 of 580
Iowa rank
12
Policies

The verdict

At $1,621/yr, Calmar, IA (ZIP 52132) sits in the 55th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 9% below the U.S. average.

$1,621
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+14.3%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,621/yr
+14.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
17.12%
Avg severity: $6,302
Nonrenewal Rate
1.37%
-69.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52132 (Calmar, IA)

ZIP 52132 (Calmar, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,621 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 12 reported policies. That is 9% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 52132 is 0% below, ranking #258 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Murray (ZIP 50174) at $1,620, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 52132 is 66.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 17.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,302. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.37% in this ZIP, a drop of 69.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 52132 have risen by 14.3%, ranging from $1,366 to $1,621 with a five-year average of $1,486, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 52132 Compares

vs National Average
$1,621 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,621 vs $1,629
0% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52132, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,621
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52132.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,418 -
2019 $1,366 -3.6%
2020 $1,463 +7.1%
2021 $1,564 +6.9%
2022 $1,621 +3.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,486
Premium Range
$1,366 - $1,621
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52132

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

  • Compare ZIP 52132 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 52132?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 52132 (Calmar, IA) averages $1,621 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 55th percentile, #258 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +14.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Calmar, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 52132: a claims frequency of 17.12%, a loss ratio of 66.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.37%, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52132 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 52132 lands in the 55th percentile: its $1,621/yr average is 9% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52132?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52132 is 1.37%, a drop of 69.2% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52132 over 5 years?
ZIP 52132 premiums spanned $1,366 to $1,621 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,486. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 52132 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 52132 averages $1,621/yr, 0% below that figure, ranking #258 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.