ZIP 52306 Insurance Data
Mechanicsville, Iowa · Cedar County · 9 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 52306 (Mechanicsville, IA)
ZIP 52306 (Mechanicsville, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,454 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 9 reported policies. That is 18% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 43th percentile nationally. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 11% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 52306 is 256.7%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 9.28%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $40,211. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.69% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 52306 have risen by 9.2%, ranging from $1,278 to $1,454 with a five-year average of $1,360 — an annualized rate of +2.2% per year. 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 52306 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,332 | — |
| 2019 | $1,278 | -4.0% |
| 2020 | $1,346 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | $1,389 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $1,454 | +4.7% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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