ZIP 59820 · Mineral County

Alberton, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59820, Alberton, Montana.

18.6%
Loss ratio
1.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#102 of 167
Montana rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Alberton, MT (ZIP 59820) runs $1,742/yr on average: the 63rd percentile nationally and 2% below the U.S. average.

$1,742
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. average
+1.1%
since 2018
63rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,742/yr
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.76%
Avg severity: $18,388
Nonrenewal Rate
1.76%
+49.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59820 (Alberton, MT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 59820 (Alberton, MT) at $1,742 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 2% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 63rd percentile nationally. Montana homeowners pay $1,945 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (below), ranking #102 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Augusta (ZIP 59410) at $1,744, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 59820 shows a 18.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.76%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,388. Insurers decline to renew 1.76% of policies in ZIP 59820 at expiration, a rise of 49.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 59820 have risen by 1.1%, ranging from $1,641 to $1,742 with a five-year average of $1,691, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 59820 Compares

vs National Average
$1,742 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,742 vs $1,945
10% below state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59820, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,742
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59820.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,723 -
2019 $1,641 -4.8%
2020 $1,670 +1.8%
2021 $1,681 +0.7%
2022 $1,742 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,691
Premium Range
$1,641 - $1,742
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59820

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

  • Put ZIP 59820 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Montana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Montana 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 59820?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 59820 (Alberton, MT) averages $1,742 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 63rd percentile, #102 of 167 ZIPs in Montana. Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alberton, MT?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 59820: claims frequency (1.76%), loss ratio (18.6%), and nonrenewal rate (1.76%), together placing this ZIP at the 63rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59820 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 59820 lands in the 63rd percentile: its $1,742/yr average is 2% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59820?
Insurers decline to renew 1.76% of policies in ZIP 59820 in Montana, a rise of 49.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59820 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 59820 runs $1,641-$1,742 (5-year average $1,691). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 59820 compare to the Montana state average?
ZIP 59820 runs 10% below the Montana state average ($1,945/yr vs this ZIP's $1,742/yr), ranking #102 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.