ZIP 66606 · Shawnee County

Topeka, KS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 66606, Topeka, Kansas.

15.1%
Loss ratio
0.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#294 of 414
Kansas rank
761
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 66606 (Topeka, KS) homeowners insurance averages $2,144/yr, 80th percentile nationally, 21% above the U.S. norm.

$2,144
Avg premium (2022)
+21%
vs U.S. average
+11.9%
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)
$2,144/yr
+11.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.27%
Avg severity: $7,557
Nonrenewal Rate
0.96%
+33.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 66606 (Topeka, KS)

ZIP 66606 (Topeka, KS) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,144 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 761 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 66606 comes in 21% above, the 80th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Kansas homeowners pay $2,350 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #294 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Little River (ZIP 67457) at $2,145, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 66606 is 15.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.27%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,557. Insurers decline to renew 0.96% of policies in ZIP 66606 at expiration, a rise of 33.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 66606 premiums risen 11.9%, spanning $1,916 to $2,144 (five-year average: $2,034), an annualized rate of +2.9% 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 66606 Compares

vs National Average
$2,144 vs $1,776
21% above national avg
vs Kansas Average
$2,144 vs $2,350
9% below state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 66606, 2018–2022

$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,144
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 66606.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,916 -
2019 $1,976 +3.1%
2020 $2,027 +2.6%
2021 $2,107 +4.0%
2022 $2,144 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,034
Premium Range
$1,916 - $2,144
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 66606

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 66606 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Kansas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Kansas 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 66606?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 66606 (Topeka, KS): $2,144/year as of 2022, the 80th national percentile, #294 of 414 ZIPs in Kansas. Premiums have changed +11.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Topeka, KS?
In ZIP 66606, insurers report a 15.1% loss ratio, a 4.27% claims frequency, and a 0.96% nonrenewal rate, the 80th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 66606 compared to the national average?
ZIP 66606 premiums of $2,144/yr are 21% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 80th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 66606?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 66606 is 0.96%, a rise of 33.9% over the past 5 years in Kansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 66606 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 66606 runs $1,916-$2,144 (5-year average $2,034). The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 66606 compare to the Kansas state average?
ZIP 66606 runs 9% below the Kansas state average ($2,350/yr vs this ZIP's $2,144/yr), ranking #294 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.