ZIP 52214 · Linn County

Central City, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52214, Central City, Iowa.

40.9%
Loss ratio
0.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#420 of 580
Iowa rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Central City, IA (ZIP 52214) runs $1,525/yr on average: the 48th percentile nationally and 14% below the U.S. average.

$1,525
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+8.2%
since 2018
48th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,525/yr
+8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.16%
Avg severity: $12,085
Nonrenewal Rate
0.90%
-47.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52214 (Central City, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 52214 (Central City, IA) at $1,525 per year for 2022 across approximately 12 reported policies. That is 14% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 52214 is 6% below, ranking #420 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Badger (ZIP 50516) at $1,526, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 40.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.16%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,085. 0.90% of ZIP 52214 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 47.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 52214 have risen by 8.2%, ranging from $1,410 to $1,525 with a five-year average of $1,459, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 52214 Compares

vs National Average
$1,525 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,525 vs $1,629
6% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52214, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,525
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52214.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,410 -
2019 $1,429 +1.3%
2020 $1,443 +1.0%
2021 $1,487 +3.1%
2022 $1,525 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,459
Premium Range
$1,410 - $1,525
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52214

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

  • Put ZIP 52214 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
  • 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 52214?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 52214 (Central City, IA) averages $1,525 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 48th percentile, #420 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +8.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Central City, IA?
In ZIP 52214, insurers report a 40.9% loss ratio, a 5.16% claims frequency, and a 0.90% nonrenewal rate, the 48th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52214 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 52214 lands in the 48th percentile: its $1,525/yr average is 14% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52214?
Insurers decline to renew 0.90% of policies in ZIP 52214 in Iowa, a drop of 47.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52214 over 5 years?
ZIP 52214 premiums spanned $1,410 to $1,525 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,459. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 52214 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 52214 runs 6% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,525/yr), ranking #420 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.