ZIP 52351 · Benton County

Walford, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52351, Walford, Iowa.

113.5%
Loss ratio
0.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#268 of 580
Iowa rank
681
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 52351 (Walford, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,616/yr, 55th percentile nationally, 9% below the U.S. norm.

$1,616
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+0.9%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,616/yr
+0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
113.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.22%
Avg severity: $25,410
Nonrenewal Rate
0.72%
+87.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52351 (Walford, IA)

ZIP 52351 (Walford, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,616 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 681 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 9% below that mark and lands in the 55th national percentile. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 1% below, ranking #268 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Colfax (ZIP 50054) at $1,616, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 113.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 52351. 7.22% of policies in ZIP 52351 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,410. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.72%, a rise of 87.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 52351 premiums risen 0.9%, spanning $1,511 to $1,616 (five-year average: $1,562), an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 52351 Compares

vs National Average
$1,616 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,616 vs $1,629
1% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52351, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,616
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52351.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,602 -
2019 $1,511 -5.7%
2020 $1,511 +0.1%
2021 $1,568 +3.7%
2022 $1,616 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,562
Premium Range
$1,511 - $1,616
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52351

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

  • Compare ZIP 52351 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 52351?
ZIP 52351 (Walford, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,616 per year as of 2022 (55th percentile, #268 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Walford, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 52351 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 113.5%, alongside a claims frequency of 7.22% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.72%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52351 compared to the national average?
At $1,616/yr, ZIP 52351 runs 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52351?
Insurers decline to renew 0.72% of policies in ZIP 52351 in Iowa, a rise of 87.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52351 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 52351 have ranged from $1,511 to $1,616, with a 5-year average of $1,562. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 52351 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 52351 averages $1,616/yr, 1% below that figure, ranking #268 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.