ZIP 66538 · Nemaha County

Seneca, KS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 66538, Seneca, Kansas.

40.7%
Loss ratio
1.88%
Nonrenewal rate
#405 of 414
Kansas rank
8
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 66538 (Seneca, KS) homeowners insurance averages $1,770/yr, 64th percentile nationally, 0% below the U.S. norm.

$1,770
Avg premium (2022)
-0%
vs U.S. average
-3.8%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,770/yr
-3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.39%
Avg severity: $7,681
Nonrenewal Rate
1.88%
+662.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 66538 (Seneca, KS)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 66538 (Seneca, KS) runs $1,770 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 8 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 0% below that mark and lands in the 64th national percentile. The Kansas statewide average is $2,350 per year; this ZIP sits 25% below that figure, ranking #405 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Iola (ZIP 66749) at $1,765, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 66538 shows a 40.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 9.39% of policies in ZIP 66538 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,681. 1.88% of ZIP 66538 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 662.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 66538 premiums fallen 3.8%, spanning $1,743 to $1,840 (five-year average: $1,793), an annualized rate of -1.0% 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 66538 Compares

vs National Average
$1,770 vs $1,776
0% below national avg
vs Kansas Average
$1,770 vs $2,350
25% below state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 66538, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,770
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 66538.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,840 -
2019 $1,743 -5.3%
2020 $1,786 +2.5%
2021 $1,825 +2.2%
2022 $1,770 -3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,793
Premium Range
$1,743 - $1,840
Annual Change Rate
-1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 66538

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

  • Put ZIP 66538 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Kansas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Kansas overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 66538?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 66538 (Seneca, KS) averages $1,770 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 64th percentile, #405 of 414 ZIPs in Kansas. Premiums have changed -3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Seneca, KS?
In ZIP 66538, insurers report a 40.7% loss ratio, a 9.39% claims frequency, and a 1.88% nonrenewal rate, the 64th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 66538 compared to the national average?
ZIP 66538 premiums of $1,770/yr are 0% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 64th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 66538?
ZIP 66538 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.88% in Kansas, a rise of 662.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 66538 over 5 years?
ZIP 66538 premiums spanned $1,743 to $1,840 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,793. The annualized change rate is -1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 66538 compare to the Kansas state average?
The Kansas state average is $2,350/yr; ZIP 66538 averages $1,770/yr, 25% below that figure, ranking #405 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas 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.