ZIP 52721 · Cedar County

Bennett, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52721, Bennett, Iowa.

73.0%
Loss ratio
2.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#537 of 580
Iowa rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Bennett, IA (ZIP 52721) runs $1,403/yr on average: the 39th percentile nationally and 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,403
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

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)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 52721 (Bennett, IA) at $1,403 per year for 2022 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. Iowa homeowners pay $1,629 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (below), ranking #537 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Garnavillo (ZIP 52049) at $1,404, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 52721 shows a 73.0% loss ratio, an indication that 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.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 52721 premiums risen 4.3%, spanning $1,345 to $1,543 (five-year average: $1,428), an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 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

Average premium in ZIP 52721, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,403
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52721.
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)

What this means for ZIP 52721

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

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 52721?
At the 39th percentile nationally, #537 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa, ZIP 52721 (Bennett, IA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,403 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bennett, IA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 52721: a claims frequency of 4.49%, a loss ratio of 73.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.25%, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52721 compared to the national average?
At $1,403/yr, ZIP 52721 runs 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52721?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52721 is 2.25%, a rise of 102.3% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52721 over 5 years?
ZIP 52721 premiums spanned $1,345 to $1,543 across the 2018-2022 window, 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 runs 14% below the Iowa state average ($1,629/yr vs this ZIP's $1,403/yr), ranking #537 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium.

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