ZIP 66608 · Shawnee County
Topeka, KS Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 66608, Topeka, Kansas.
- 23.1%
- Loss ratio
- 0.48%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #397 of 414
- Kansas rank
- 497
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 66608 (Topeka, KS) homeowners insurance averages $1,851/yr, 69th percentile nationally, 4% above the U.S. norm.
- $1,851
- Avg premium (2022)
- +4%
- vs U.S. average
- +7.7%
- since 2018
- 69th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 66608 (Topeka, KS)
Homeowners in ZIP 66608 (Topeka, KS) pay an average of $1,851 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 497 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 66608 comes in 4% above, the 69th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Kansas statewide average is $2,350 per year; this ZIP sits 21% below that figure, ranking #397 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Marion (ZIP 66861) at $1,851, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 23.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,647. 0.48% of ZIP 66608 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 47.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 66608 have risen by 7.7%, ranging from $1,718 to $1,878 with a five-year average of $1,811, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 66608 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 66608, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,718 | - |
| 2019 | $1,785 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | $1,824 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $1,878 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $1,851 | -1.5% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 66608
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 66608 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
- 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
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