ZIP 52229 · Benton County

Garrison, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52229, Garrison, Iowa.

18.4%
Loss ratio
1.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#264 of 580
Iowa rank
5
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 52229 (Garrison, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,617/yr, 55th percentile nationally, 9% below the U.S. norm.

$1,617
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+12.9%
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)
$1,617/yr
+12.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.84%
Avg severity: $6,140
Nonrenewal Rate
1.61%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52229 (Garrison, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 52229 (Garrison, IA) pay an average of $1,617 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 52229 comes in 9% below, the 55th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 52229 is 1% below, ranking #264 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Swan (ZIP 50252) at $1,617, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 52229 shows a 18.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.84%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,140. Insurers decline to renew 1.61% of policies in ZIP 52229 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 12.9% through 2022, ranging $1,432 to $1,620 with a 5-year average of $1,539, an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 52229 Compares

vs National Average
$1,617 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,617 vs $1,629
1% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52229, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,617
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52229.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,432 -
2019 $1,467 +2.4%
2020 $1,561 +6.5%
2021 $1,620 +3.7%
2022 $1,617 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,539
Premium Range
$1,432 - $1,620
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52229

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

  • Put ZIP 52229 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 52229?
At the 55th percentile nationally, #264 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 52229 (Garrison, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,617 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +12.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Garrison, IA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 52229: claims frequency (4.84%), loss ratio (18.4%), and nonrenewal rate (1.61%), together placing this ZIP at the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52229 compared to the national average?
At $1,617/yr, ZIP 52229 runs 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52229?
Insurers decline to renew 1.61% of policies in ZIP 52229 in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52229 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 52229 runs $1,432-$1,620 (5-year average $1,539). The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 52229 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 52229 averages $1,617/yr, 1% below that figure, ranking #264 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.