ZIP 59538 · Phillips County

Malta, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59538, Malta, Montana.

91.3%
Loss ratio
1.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#75 of 167
Montana rank

The verdict

Malta, MT (ZIP 59538) averages $1,892/yr for homeowners insurance, 7% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally.

$1,892
Avg premium (2022)
+7%
vs U.S. average
+12.7%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,892/yr
+12.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
91.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.63%
Avg severity: $16,257
Nonrenewal Rate
1.45%
+177.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59538 (Malta, MT)

Homeowners in ZIP 59538 (Malta, MT) pay an average of $1,892 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 59538 in the 71st percentile, 7% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Montana state average of $1,945, this ZIP runs 3% below, ranking #75 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Seeley Lake (ZIP 59868) at $1,891, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 91.3%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 59538. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 10.63%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,257. Insurers decline to renew 1.45% of policies in ZIP 59538 at expiration, a rise of 177.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 59538 costs have risen 12.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,675 to a high of $1,892, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 59538 Compares

vs National Average
$1,892 vs $1,776
7% above national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,892 vs $1,945
3% below state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59538, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,892
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59538.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,678 -
2019 $1,675 -0.2%
2020 $1,750 +4.5%
2021 $1,840 +5.1%
2022 $1,892 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,767
Premium Range
$1,675 - $1,892
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59538

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 59538?
ZIP 59538 (Malta, MT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,892 per year as of 2022 (71st percentile, #75 of 167 ZIPs in Montana). Premiums have changed +12.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Malta, MT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 59538: a claims frequency of 10.63%, a loss ratio of 91.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.45%, placing this ZIP in the 71st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59538 compared to the national average?
At $1,892/yr, ZIP 59538 runs 7% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 71st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59538?
Insurers decline to renew 1.45% of policies in ZIP 59538 in Montana, a rise of 177.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59538 over 5 years?
ZIP 59538 premiums spanned $1,675 to $1,892 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,767. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 59538 compare to the Montana state average?
The Montana state average is $1,945/yr; ZIP 59538 averages $1,892/yr, 3% below that figure, ranking #75 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana 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.