ZIP 52754 · Louisa County

Letts, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 52754, Letts, Iowa.

101.2%
Loss ratio
0.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#162 of 580
Iowa rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Letts, IA (ZIP 52754) averages $1,692/yr for homeowners insurance, 5% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally.

$1,692
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+11.6%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,692/yr
+11.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
101.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.91%
Avg severity: $34,877
Nonrenewal Rate
0.89%
-44.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 52754 (Letts, IA)

Homeowners in ZIP 52754 (Letts, IA) pay an average of $1,692 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 52754 in the 60th percentile, 5% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Iowa state average of $1,629, this ZIP runs 4% above, ranking #162 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Conrad (ZIP 50621) at $1,692, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 52754 is 101.2%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.91%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $34,877. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.89% in this ZIP, a drop of 44.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 52754 premiums risen 11.6%, spanning $1,516 to $1,692 (five-year average: $1,592), an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 52754 Compares

vs National Average
$1,692 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,692 vs $1,629
4% above state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 52754, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,692
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 52754.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,516 -
2019 $1,541 +1.6%
2020 $1,537 -0.2%
2021 $1,672 +8.8%
2022 $1,692 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,592
Premium Range
$1,516 - $1,692
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 52754

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

  • Compare ZIP 52754 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Iowa overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 52754?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 52754 (Letts, IA) averages $1,692 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 60th percentile, #162 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa. Premiums have changed +11.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Letts, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 52754 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 101.2%, alongside a claims frequency of 4.91% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.89%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 52754 compared to the national average?
At $1,692/yr, ZIP 52754 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 52754?
Insurers decline to renew 0.89% of policies in ZIP 52754 in Iowa, a drop of 44.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 52754 over 5 years?
ZIP 52754 premiums spanned $1,516 to $1,692 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,592. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 52754 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 52754 averages $1,692/yr, 4% above that figure, ranking #162 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.