ZIP 52235 · Johnson County

Hills, IA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 52235, Hills, Iowa averages $1,304/yr.

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

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Hills, IA sits #17,515 nationally on average premium ($1,304) versus #7,345 on nonrenewal rate (1.22%).

$1,304
Avg premium (2022)
#17,515
of 25,593 on premium
#7,345
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
32nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
51/100
52235 - Hills, IA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B-
$1,304/yr
Avg premium, 68th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
87.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
96.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 52235's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,304 Lower than most lower than 68% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 52235. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Iowa, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 52235; crosshairs: Iowa averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1185.1$1531.0$1877.0$2222.9$2568.80.1%0.9%1.7%2.5%3.3%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 52172 · Waukon $1,248/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 52235 · Hills (this ZIP) $1,304/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 52032 · Bernard $1,340/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 52729 · Calamus $1,372/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 52340 · Tiffin $1,399/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 52302 · Marion $1,415/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 52638 · Middletown $1,432/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 52591 · Sigourney $1,447/yr · 1.78%
  • ZIP 52247 · Kalona $1,464/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 52761 · Muscatine $1,482/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 50173 · Montour $1,490/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 50010 · Ames $1,500/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 52249 · Keystone $1,508/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 50157 · Malcom $1,517/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 52317 · North Liberty $1,524/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 51031 · Le Mars $1,533/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 50464 · Plymouth $1,544/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 52064 · Miles $1,551/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 51001 · Akron $1,558/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 50604 · Aplington $1,566/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 51003 · Alton $1,571/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 52069 · Preston $1,580/yr · 1.63%
  • ZIP 50021 · Ankeny $1,586/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 50211 · Norwalk $1,594/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 52213 · Center Point $1,599/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 52556 · Fairfield $1,605/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 51331 · Arnolds Park $1,613/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 52565 · Keosauqua $1,618/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 50154 · Mc Callsburg $1,631/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 52329 · Rowley $1,637/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 52590 · Seymour $1,645/yr · 2.90%
  • ZIP 52722 · Bettendorf $1,649/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 51445 · Ida Grove $1,660/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 50162 · Melbourne $1,669/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 50075 · Ellsworth $1,682/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 50273 · Winterset $1,688/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 50278 · Zearing $1,701/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 52346 · Van Horne $1,707/yr · 1.94%
  • ZIP 50171 · Montezuma $1,720/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 50140 · Lamoni $1,731/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 52076 · Strawberry Point $1,745/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 51028 · Kingsley $1,773/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 50446 · Joice $1,811/yr · 1.92%
  • ZIP 50864 · Villisca $1,832/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 50627 · Eldora $1,847/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 51108 · Sioux City $1,880/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 51024 · Hinton $1,912/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 50214 · Otley $2,020/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 50146 · Linden $2,180/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 51355 · Okoboji $2,506/yr · 0.28%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,304/yr
Below-median premium
+0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
217.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.27%
Avg severity: $66,437
Nonrenewal Rate
1.22%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

FEMA NRI places Johnson County in the upper risk band at 87.4 (Relatively Moderate): national 87th percentile, #2/100 inside Iowa, and 121% above the 39.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 11.4 · Community Resilience 96.7. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 52235, 2018-2022

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Johnson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 52235 via FIPS 19103. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
87.4
Relatively Moderate · 87th national percentile
In-state county rank
#2
of 100 Iowa counties · state mean 39.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $36,235,301

Social Vulnerability Index 11.4 · Community Resilience 96.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Iowa NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Iowa for ZIP 52235

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 52235 in Johnson County (NRI 87.4, hazard Tornado), both outside Iowa. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,304/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.22% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 52235?
County NRI 87.4 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 52235 via Johnson County FIPS 19103. In-state rank #2 of 100; national percentile 87th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 52235

This ZIP's premiums run at the 32nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.