ZIP 83355 · Gooding County

Wendell, ID Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 83355, Wendell, Idaho.

74.4%
Loss ratio
1.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#200 of 210
Idaho rank
18
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 83355 (Wendell, ID) homeowners insurance averages $985/yr, 7th percentile nationally, 45% below the U.S. norm.

$985
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+9.7%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$985/yr
+9.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
74.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.14%
Avg severity: $17,682
Nonrenewal Rate
1.80%
+283.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 83355 (Wendell, ID)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 83355 (Wendell, ID) runs $985 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 18 reported policies. That is 45% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally. Against Idaho's average of $1,321, ZIP 83355 is 25% below, ranking #200 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho by premium. The closest-priced peer within Idaho is Boise (ZIP 83706) at $986, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 74.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 83355. About 4.14% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,682. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.80% in this ZIP, a rise of 283.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 9.7% through 2022, ranging $898 to $1,041 with a 5-year average of $956, 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 83355 Compares

vs National Average
$985 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Idaho Average
$985 vs $1,321
25% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 83355, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $985
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 83355.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $898 -
2019 $911 +1.5%
2020 $945 +3.8%
2021 $1,041 +10.2%
2022 $985 -5.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$956
Premium Range
$898 - $1,041
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 83355

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 83355 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Idaho's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Idaho overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 83355?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 83355 (Wendell, ID) is comparatively affordable at $985 per year as of 2022, just the 7th percentile nationally, #200 of 210 ZIPs in Idaho. Premiums have changed +9.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wendell, ID?
In ZIP 83355, insurers report a 74.4% loss ratio, a 4.14% claims frequency, and a 1.80% nonrenewal rate, the 7th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 83355 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 83355 lands in the 7th percentile: its $985/yr average is 45% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 83355?
Insurers decline to renew 1.80% of policies in ZIP 83355 in Idaho, a rise of 283.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 83355 over 5 years?
ZIP 83355 premiums spanned $898 to $1,041 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $956. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 83355 compare to the Idaho state average?
ZIP 83355 runs 25% below the Idaho state average ($1,321/yr vs this ZIP's $985/yr), ranking #200 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho 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.