ZIP 52401 · Linn County

Cedar Rapids, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52401, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

183.4%
Loss ratio
#580 of 580
Iowa rank
656
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 52401 (Cedar Rapids, IA) homeowners insurance averages $1,221/yr, 25th percentile nationally, 31% below the U.S. norm.

$1,221
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+11.8%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,221/yr
+11.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
183.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
18.69%
Avg severity: $11,980
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52401 (Cedar Rapids, IA)

ZIP 52401 (Cedar Rapids, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,221 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 656 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 52401 in the 25th percentile, 31% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 25% (below), ranking #580 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Waukon (ZIP 52172) at $1,248, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 183.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 18.69% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,980.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 52401 premiums risen 11.8%, spanning $1,092 to $1,221 (five-year average: $1,165), an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 52401 Compares

vs National Average
$1,221 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,221 vs $1,629
25% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52401, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,221
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52401.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,092 -
2019 $1,187 +8.7%
2020 $1,129 -4.9%
2021 $1,196 +5.9%
2022 $1,221 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,165
Premium Range
$1,092 - $1,221
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52401

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

  • Compare ZIP 52401 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Iowa overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 52401?
ZIP 52401 (Cedar Rapids, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,221 per year as of 2022 (25th percentile, #580 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +11.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 52401 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 183.4%, alongside a claims frequency of 18.69% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52401 compared to the national average?
ZIP 52401 premiums of $1,221/yr are 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52401?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 52401 in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52401 over 5 years?
ZIP 52401 premiums spanned $1,092 to $1,221 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,165. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 52401 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 52401 averages $1,221/yr, 25% below that figure, ranking #580 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.