ZIP 73538 · Comanche County

Elgin, OK Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 73538, Elgin, Oklahoma.

32.6%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#78 of 423
Oklahoma rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Elgin, OK (ZIP 73538) runs $2,955/yr on average: the 94th percentile nationally and 66% above the U.S. average.

$2,955
Avg premium (2022)
+66%
vs U.S. average
+9.8%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,955/yr
+9.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.82%
Avg severity: $12,307
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
-24.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 73538 (Elgin, OK)

ZIP 73538 (Elgin, OK) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,955 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 22 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 73538 comes in 66% above, the 94th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Oklahoma's average of $2,622, ZIP 73538 is 13% above, ranking #78 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oklahoma is Granite (ZIP 73547) at $2,958, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.82%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,307. Insurers decline to renew 0.75% of policies in ZIP 73538 at expiration, a drop of 24.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 73538 have risen by 9.8%, ranging from $2,691 to $2,955 with a five-year average of $2,780, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 73538 Compares

vs National Average
$2,955 vs $1,776
66% above national avg
vs Oklahoma Average
$2,955 vs $2,622
13% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 73538, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,955
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 73538.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,691 -
2019 $2,713 +0.8%
2020 $2,768 +2.0%
2021 $2,774 +0.2%
2022 $2,955 +6.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,780
Premium Range
$2,691 - $2,955
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 73538

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

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 73538?
At the 94th percentile nationally, #78 of 423 ZIPs in Oklahoma, ZIP 73538 (Elgin, OK) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,955 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +9.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elgin, OK?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 73538: a claims frequency of 7.82%, a loss ratio of 32.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.75%, placing this ZIP in the 94th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 73538 compared to the national average?
At $2,955/yr, ZIP 73538 runs 66% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 73538?
ZIP 73538 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.75% in Oklahoma, a drop of 24.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 73538 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 73538 runs $2,691-$2,955 (5-year average $2,780). The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 73538 compare to the Oklahoma state average?
The Oklahoma state average is $2,622/yr; ZIP 73538 averages $2,955/yr, 13% above that figure, ranking #78 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma by premium.

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