ZIP 52540 · Washington County

Brighton, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52540, Brighton, Iowa.

42.2%
Loss ratio
1.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#326 of 580
Iowa rank
5
Policies

The verdict

Brighton, IA (ZIP 52540) averages $1,585/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally.

$1,585
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+9.4%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,585/yr
+9.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.35%
Avg severity: $15,400
Nonrenewal Rate
1.74%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52540 (Brighton, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 52540 (Brighton, IA) at $1,585 per year for 2022 across approximately 5 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 52540 in the 53rd percentile, 11% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (below), ranking #326 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Reinbeck (ZIP 50669) at $1,585, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 52540 shows a 42.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.35% of policies in ZIP 52540 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,400. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.74% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 52540 have risen by 9.4%, ranging from $1,449 to $1,613 with a five-year average of $1,553, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 52540 Compares

vs National Average
$1,585 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,585 vs $1,629
3% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52540, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,585
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52540.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,449 -
2019 $1,530 +5.6%
2020 $1,613 +5.4%
2021 $1,590 -1.4%
2022 $1,585 -0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,553
Premium Range
$1,449 - $1,613
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52540

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

  • Put ZIP 52540 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 explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 52540?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 52540 (Brighton, IA) averages $1,585 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 53rd percentile, #326 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +9.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brighton, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 52540: a claims frequency of 4.35%, a loss ratio of 42.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.74%, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52540 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 52540 lands in the 53rd percentile: its $1,585/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52540?
Insurers decline to renew 1.74% of policies in ZIP 52540 in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52540 over 5 years?
ZIP 52540 premiums spanned $1,449 to $1,613 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,553. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 52540 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 52540 has an average premium of $1,585/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 3% below the state average, ranking #326 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.