ZIP 52318 · Benton County

Norway, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52318, Norway, Iowa.

185.6%
Loss ratio
#370 of 580
Iowa rank
10
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 52318 (Norway, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,559/yr, 51st percentile nationally, 12% below the U.S. norm.

$1,559
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+7.9%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,559/yr
+7.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
185.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.54%
Avg severity: $25,079
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52318 (Norway, IA)

ZIP 52318 (Norway, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,559 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 10 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 52318 comes in 12% below, the 51st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 4% below, ranking #370 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Bellevue (ZIP 52031) at $1,559, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 185.6%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 11.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,079.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 52318 costs have risen 7.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,403 to a high of $1,569, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 52318 Compares

vs National Average
$1,559 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,559 vs $1,629
4% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52318, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,559
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52318.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,444 -
2019 $1,403 -2.9%
2020 $1,435 +2.3%
2021 $1,569 +9.4%
2022 $1,559 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,482
Premium Range
$1,403 - $1,569
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52318

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

  • Put ZIP 52318 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
  • 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 52318?
ZIP 52318 (Norway, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,559 per year as of 2022 (51st percentile, #370 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +7.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Norway, IA?
ZIP 52318 is running a loss ratio above 100% (185.6%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 11.54% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52318 compared to the national average?
ZIP 52318 premiums of $1,559/yr are 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 51st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52318?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 52318 in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52318 over 5 years?
ZIP 52318 premiums spanned $1,403 to $1,569 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,482. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 52318 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 52318 averages $1,559/yr, 4% below that figure, ranking #370 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.