ZIP 52404 · Linn County

Cedar Rapids, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52404, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

196.6%
Loss ratio
0.97%
Nonrenewal rate
#570 of 580
Iowa rank
265
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Cedar Rapids, IA (ZIP 52404) runs $1,324/yr on average: the 33rd percentile nationally and 25% below the U.S. average.

$1,324
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
+12.3%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,324/yr
+12.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
196.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.86%
Avg severity: $20,238
Nonrenewal Rate
0.97%
-34.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52404 (Cedar Rapids, IA)

ZIP 52404 (Cedar Rapids, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,324 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 265 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 25% below that mark and lands in the 33rd national percentile. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 52404 is 19% below, ranking #570 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Marquette (ZIP 52158) at $1,319, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 52404 is 196.6%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 12.86% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,238. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.97%, a drop of 34.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 12.3% through 2022, ranging $1,179 to $1,324 with a 5-year average of $1,237, an annualized rate of +2.9% 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 52404 Compares

vs National Average
$1,324 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,324 vs $1,629
19% below state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52404, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,324
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52404.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,179 -
2019 $1,188 +0.7%
2020 $1,206 +1.5%
2021 $1,286 +6.7%
2022 $1,324 +3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,237
Premium Range
$1,179 - $1,324
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52404

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

  • Put ZIP 52404 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
  • 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 52404?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 52404 (Cedar Rapids, IA) averages $1,324 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 33rd percentile, #570 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +12.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 52404: a claims frequency of 12.86% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.97%, against a loss ratio above 100% (196.6%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52404 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 52404 lands in the 33rd percentile: its $1,324/yr average is 25% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52404?
Insurers decline to renew 0.97% of policies in ZIP 52404 in Iowa, a drop of 34.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52404 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 52404 runs $1,179-$1,324 (5-year average $1,237). The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 52404 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 52404 has an average premium of $1,324/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average, ranking #570 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.