ZIP 52144 · Winneshiek County

Fort Atkinson, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52144, Fort Atkinson, Iowa.

6.7%
Loss ratio
#307 of 580
Iowa rank
6
Policies

The verdict

At $1,597/yr, Fort Atkinson, IA (ZIP 52144) sits in the 53rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,597
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+1.5%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,597/yr
+1.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.32%
Avg severity: $8,142
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52144 (Fort Atkinson, IA)

ZIP 52144 (Fort Atkinson, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,597 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 52144 in the 53rd percentile, 10% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 2% below, ranking #307 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Des Moines (ZIP 50314) at $1,597, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 6.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 52144. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.32%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,142.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 52144 have risen by 1.5%, ranging from $1,418 to $1,597 with a five-year average of $1,496, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 52144 Compares

vs National Average
$1,597 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,597 vs $1,629
2% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52144, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,597
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52144.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,573 -
2019 $1,418 -9.9%
2020 $1,425 +0.5%
2021 $1,468 +3.0%
2022 $1,597 +8.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,496
Premium Range
$1,418 - $1,597
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52144

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

  • Put ZIP 52144 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 52144?
ZIP 52144 (Fort Atkinson, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,597 per year as of 2022 (53rd percentile, #307 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +1.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Atkinson, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 52144: a claims frequency of 1.32%, a loss ratio of 6.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52144 compared to the national average?
At $1,597/yr, ZIP 52144 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52144?
ZIP 52144 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52144 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 52144 runs $1,418-$1,597 (5-year average $1,496). The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 52144 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 52144 averages $1,597/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #307 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.