ZIP 64503 Insurance Data

Saint Joseph, Missouri · Buchanan County · 330 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,757/yr
+18.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.01%
Avg severity: $9,348
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
-30.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 64503 (Saint Joseph, MO)

ZIP 64503 (Saint Joseph, MO) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,757 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 330 reported policies. That is 1% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 64th percentile nationally. Compared to the Missouri state average of $2,056, this ZIP runs 15% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 64503 is 37.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 7.01%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,348. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.15% in this ZIP, a drop of 30.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 64503 have risen by 18.4%, ranging from $1,484 to $1,757 with a five-year average of $1,614 — an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 64503 Compares

vs National Average
$1,757 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Missouri Average
$1,757 vs $2,056
15% below state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,484
2019 $1,539 +3.7%
2020 $1,599 +3.9%
2021 $1,689 +5.6%
2022 $1,757 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,614
Premium Range
$1,484 - $1,757
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% 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 64503?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 64503 (Saint Joseph, MO) is $1,757 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +18.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Joseph, MO?
Key factors include claims frequency (7.01% in this ZIP), loss ratio (37.3%), and nonrenewal rates (1.15%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 64503 compared to the national average?
ZIP 64503 premiums of $1,757/yr are 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 64th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 64503?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 64503 is 1.15%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -30.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 64503 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 64503 have ranged from $1,484 to $1,757, with a 5-year average of $1,614. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 64503 compare to the Missouri state average?
ZIP 64503 has an average premium of $1,757/yr compared to the Missouri state average of $2,056/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average.

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