ZIP 52554 · Wapello County

Eldon, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52554, Eldon, Iowa.

35.7%
Loss ratio
1.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#304 of 580
Iowa rank
14
Policies

The verdict

At $1,597/yr, Eldon, IA (ZIP 52554) sits in the 53rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,597
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+12.9%
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)
$1,597/yr
+12.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.39%
Avg severity: $16,820
Nonrenewal Rate
1.13%
+72.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52554 (Eldon, IA)

ZIP 52554 (Eldon, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,597 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 14 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 2% below, ranking #304 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Nora Springs (ZIP 50458) at $1,597, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 35.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.39%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,820. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.13% in this ZIP, a rise of 72.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 52554 have risen by 12.9%, ranging from $1,411 to $1,597 with a five-year average of $1,486, an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 52554 Compares

vs National Average
$1,597 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,597 vs $1,629
2% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52554, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,597
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52554.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,414 -
2019 $1,411 -0.3%
2020 $1,451 +2.9%
2021 $1,556 +7.3%
2022 $1,597 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,486
Premium Range
$1,411 - $1,597
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52554

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

  • Put ZIP 52554 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 52554?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 52554 (Eldon, IA) averages $1,597 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 53rd percentile, #304 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +12.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Eldon, IA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 52554: claims frequency (3.39%), loss ratio (35.7%), and nonrenewal rate (1.13%), together placing this ZIP at the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52554 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 52554 lands in the 53rd percentile: its $1,597/yr average is 10% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52554?
ZIP 52554 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.13% in Iowa, a rise of 72.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52554 over 5 years?
ZIP 52554 premiums spanned $1,411 to $1,597 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,486. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 52554 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 52554 runs 2% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,597/yr), ranking #304 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.