ZIP 66801 · Lyon County

Emporia, KS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 66801, Emporia, Kansas.

150.5%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#249 of 414
Kansas rank
37
Policies

The verdict

Emporia, KS (ZIP 66801) averages $2,208/yr for homeowners insurance, 24% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally.

$2,208
Avg premium (2022)
+24%
vs U.S. average
+6.8%
since 2018
82nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,208/yr
+6.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
150.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
25.93%
Avg severity: $12,811
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
+94.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 66801 (Emporia, KS)

Homeowners in ZIP 66801 (Emporia, KS) pay an average of $2,208 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 37 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 24% above that mark and lands in the 82nd national percentile. The Kansas statewide average is $2,350 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #249 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Leoti (ZIP 67861) at $2,207, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 66801 is 150.5%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 25.93% of policies in ZIP 66801 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,811. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.15%, a rise of 94.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 66801 premiums risen 6.8%, spanning $2,067 to $2,208 (five-year average: $2,134), an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 66801 Compares

vs National Average
$2,208 vs $1,776
24% above national avg
vs Kansas Average
$2,208 vs $2,350
6% below state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 66801, 2018–2022

$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250 20182019202020212022 $2,208
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 66801.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,067 -
2019 $2,088 +1.0%
2020 $2,118 +1.5%
2021 $2,190 +3.4%
2022 $2,208 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,134
Premium Range
$2,067 - $2,208
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 66801

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

  • Compare ZIP 66801 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Kansas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Kansas overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 66801?
At the 82nd percentile nationally, #249 of 414 ZIPs in Kansas, ZIP 66801 (Emporia, KS) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,208 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +6.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Emporia, KS?
Insurers in ZIP 66801 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 150.5%, alongside a claims frequency of 25.93% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.15%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 66801 compared to the national average?
At $2,208/yr, ZIP 66801 runs 24% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 82nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 66801?
ZIP 66801 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.15% in Kansas, a rise of 94.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 66801 over 5 years?
ZIP 66801 premiums spanned $2,067 to $2,208 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,134. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 66801 compare to the Kansas state average?
ZIP 66801 has an average premium of $2,208/yr compared to the Kansas state average of $2,350/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average, ranking #249 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.