ZIP 52721 Insurance Data

Bennett, Iowa · Cedar County · 7 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,403/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
73.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.49%
Avg severity: $22,797
Nonrenewal Rate
2.25%
+102.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52721 (Bennett, IA)

ZIP 52721 (Bennett, IA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,403 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 7 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 14% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 52721 is 73.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.49%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,797. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.25% in this ZIP, a rise of 102.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 52721 have risen by 4.3%, ranging from $1,345 to $1,543 with a five-year average of $1,428 — an annualized rate of +1.1% per year. 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 52721 Compares

vs National Average
$1,403 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,403 vs $1,629
14% below state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,345
2019 $1,396 +3.7%
2020 $1,453 +4.1%
2021 $1,543 +6.2%
2022 $1,403 -9.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,428
Premium Range
$1,345 - $1,543
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 52721?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 52721 (Bennett, IA) is $1,403 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bennett, IA?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.49% in this ZIP), loss ratio (73.0%), and nonrenewal rates (2.25%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52721 compared to the national average?
ZIP 52721 premiums of $1,403/yr are 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52721?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52721 is 2.25%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +102.3% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52721 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 52721 have ranged from $1,345 to $1,543, with a 5-year average of $1,428. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 52721 compare to the Iowa state average?
ZIP 52721 has an average premium of $1,403/yr compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average.

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