ZIP 52235 · Johnson County

Hills, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52235, Hills, Iowa.

217.4%
Loss ratio
1.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#576 of 580
Iowa rank
142
Policies

The verdict

At $1,304/yr, Hills, IA (ZIP 52235) sits in the 32nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 27% below the U.S. average.

$1,304
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+0.3%
since 2018
32nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,304/yr
+0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
217.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.27%
Avg severity: $66,437
Nonrenewal Rate
1.22%
-17.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52235 (Hills, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 52235 (Hills, IA) at $1,304 per year for 2022 across approximately 142 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 52235 comes in 27% below, the 32nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Iowa statewide average is $1,629 per year; this ZIP sits 20% below that figure, ranking #576 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Evansdale (ZIP 50707) at $1,314, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 52235 is 217.4%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.27%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $66,437. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.22%, a drop of 17.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 52235 have risen by 0.3%, ranging from $1,300 to $1,353 with a five-year average of $1,322, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 52235 Compares

vs National Average
$1,304 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,304 vs $1,629
20% below state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52235, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360 20182019202020212022 $1,304
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52235.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,300 -
2019 $1,314 +1.0%
2020 $1,339 +1.9%
2021 $1,353 +1.0%
2022 $1,304 -3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,322
Premium Range
$1,300 - $1,353
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52235

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

  • Put ZIP 52235 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
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 52235?
ZIP 52235 (Hills, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,304 per year as of 2022 (32nd percentile, #576 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hills, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 52235 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 217.4%, alongside a claims frequency of 4.27% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.22%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52235 compared to the national average?
At $1,304/yr, ZIP 52235 runs 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 32nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52235?
Insurers decline to renew 1.22% of policies in ZIP 52235 in Iowa, a drop of 17.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52235 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 52235 runs $1,300-$1,353 (5-year average $1,322). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 52235 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 52235 has an average premium of $1,304/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 20% below the state average, ranking #576 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.