ZIP 52353 · Washington County
Washington, IA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52353, Washington, Iowa.
- 18.6%
- Loss ratio
- 0.39%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #509 of 580
- Iowa rank
- 23
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,447/yr, Washington, IA (ZIP 52353) sits in the 42nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 19% below the U.S. average.
- $1,447
- Avg premium (2022)
- -19%
- vs U.S. average
- +5.8%
- since 2018
- 42nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 52353 (Washington, IA)
Homeowners in ZIP 52353 (Washington, IA) pay an average of $1,447 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 23 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 19% below that mark and lands in the 42nd national percentile. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 52353 is 11% below, ranking #509 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Sabula (ZIP 52070) at $1,447, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 52353 shows a 18.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,165. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.39% in this ZIP, a drop of 43.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.8% through 2022, ranging $1,367 to $1,447 with a 5-year average of $1,407, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 52353 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 52353, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,367 | - |
| 2019 | $1,399 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | $1,388 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | $1,436 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $1,447 | +0.7% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 52353
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 52353 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Iowa compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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
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