ZIP 52228 · Linn County

Fairfax, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52228, Fairfax, Iowa.

179.8%
Loss ratio
0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#464 of 580
Iowa rank
28
Policies

The verdict

At $1,495/yr, Fairfax, IA (ZIP 52228) sits in the 46th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 16% below the U.S. average.

$1,495
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,495/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
179.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.41%
Avg severity: $23,556
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
-10.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52228 (Fairfax, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 52228 (Fairfax, IA) pay an average of $1,495 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 28 reported policies. That is 16% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 46th percentile nationally. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 52228 is 8% below, ranking #464 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Sibley (ZIP 51249) at $1,496, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 179.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 52228. About 11.41% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,556. 0.51% of ZIP 52228 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 10.6% 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 52228 have risen by 10.6%, ranging from $1,352 to $1,495 with a five-year average of $1,422, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 52228 Compares

vs National Average
$1,495 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,495 vs $1,629
8% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52228, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,495
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52228.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,352 -
2019 $1,406 +4.0%
2020 $1,414 +0.6%
2021 $1,443 +2.0%
2022 $1,495 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,422
Premium Range
$1,352 - $1,495
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52228

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

  • Put ZIP 52228 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 52228?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 52228 (Fairfax, IA) averages $1,495 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 46th percentile, #464 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fairfax, IA?
ZIP 52228 is running a loss ratio above 100% (179.8%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 11.41% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.51%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52228 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 52228 lands in the 46th percentile: its $1,495/yr average is 16% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52228?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52228 is 0.51%, a drop of 10.6% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52228 over 5 years?
ZIP 52228 premiums spanned $1,352 to $1,495 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,422. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 52228 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 52228 averages $1,495/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #464 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.