ZIP 52349 · Benton County

Vinton, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52349, Vinton, Iowa.

64.7%
Loss ratio
0.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#462 of 580
Iowa rank
20
Policies

The verdict

Vinton, IA (ZIP 52349) averages $1,496/yr for homeowners insurance, 16% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally.

$1,496
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+10.9%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,496/yr
+10.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.83%
Avg severity: $16,611
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
-35.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52349 (Vinton, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 52349 (Vinton, IA) at $1,496 per year for 2022 across approximately 20 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 16% below that mark and lands in the 46th national percentile. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 52349 is 8% below, ranking #462 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Sibley (ZIP 51249) at $1,496, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 64.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 52349. About 5.83% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,611. 0.57% of ZIP 52349 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 35.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.9% through 2022, ranging $1,348 to $1,496 with a 5-year average of $1,410, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 52349 Compares

vs National Average
$1,496 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,496 vs $1,629
8% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52349, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,496
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52349.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,348 -
2019 $1,354 +0.4%
2020 $1,381 +2.0%
2021 $1,473 +6.7%
2022 $1,496 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,410
Premium Range
$1,348 - $1,496
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52349

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 52349 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 52349?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 52349 (Vinton, IA) averages $1,496 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 46th percentile, #462 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +10.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vinton, IA?
In ZIP 52349, insurers report a 64.7% loss ratio, a 5.83% claims frequency, and a 0.57% nonrenewal rate, the 46th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52349 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 52349 lands in the 46th percentile: its $1,496/yr average is 16% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52349?
Insurers decline to renew 0.57% of policies in ZIP 52349 in Iowa, a drop of 35.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52349 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 52349 runs $1,348-$1,496 (5-year average $1,410). The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 52349 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 52349 averages $1,496/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #462 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.