ZIP 66605 · Shawnee County

Topeka, KS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 66605, Topeka, Kansas.

28.2%
Loss ratio
0.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#310 of 414
Kansas rank
770
Policies

The verdict

Topeka, KS (ZIP 66605) averages $2,120/yr for homeowners insurance, 19% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally.

$2,120
Avg premium (2022)
+19%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
since 2018
80th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,120/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.32%
Avg severity: $9,450
Nonrenewal Rate
0.89%
+22.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 66605 (Topeka, KS)

ZIP 66605 (Topeka, KS) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,120 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 770 reported policies. That is 19% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 80th percentile nationally. Against Kansas's average of $2,350, ZIP 66605 is 10% below, ranking #310 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Thayer (ZIP 66776) at $2,118, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 66605 is 28.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.32% of policies in ZIP 66605 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,450. Insurers decline to renew 0.89% of policies in ZIP 66605 at expiration, a rise of 22.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 66605 have risen by 10.6%, ranging from $1,916 to $2,149 with a five-year average of $2,032, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 66605 Compares

vs National Average
$2,120 vs $1,776
19% above national avg
vs Kansas Average
$2,120 vs $2,350
10% below state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 66605, 2018–2022

$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,120
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 66605.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,916 -
2019 $1,952 +1.9%
2020 $2,023 +3.6%
2021 $2,149 +6.2%
2022 $2,120 -1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,032
Premium Range
$1,916 - $2,149
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 66605

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 66605?
ZIP 66605 (Topeka, KS) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,120 per year as of 2022, in the 80th percentile nationally, #310 of 414 ZIPs in Kansas. Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Topeka, KS?
In ZIP 66605, insurers report a 28.2% loss ratio, a 6.32% claims frequency, and a 0.89% nonrenewal rate, the 80th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 66605 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 66605 lands in the 80th percentile: its $2,120/yr average is 19% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 66605?
Insurers decline to renew 0.89% of policies in ZIP 66605 in Kansas, a rise of 22.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 66605 over 5 years?
ZIP 66605 premiums spanned $1,916 to $2,149 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,032. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 66605 compare to the Kansas state average?
ZIP 66605 has an average premium of $2,120/yr compared to the Kansas state average of $2,350/yr. This ZIP is 10% below the state average, ranking #310 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.