ZIP 83873 · Shoshone County

Wallace, ID Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 83873, Wallace, Idaho.

119.7%
Loss ratio
0.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#126 of 210
Idaho rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Wallace, ID (ZIP 83873) runs $1,182/yr on average: the 22nd percentile nationally and 33% below the U.S. average.

$1,182
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+13.8%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,182/yr
+13.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
119.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.93%
Avg severity: $36,016
Nonrenewal Rate
0.44%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 83873 (Wallace, ID)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 83873 (Wallace, ID) runs $1,182 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 33% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally. Against Idaho's average of $1,321, ZIP 83873 is 10% below, ranking #126 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho by premium. The closest-priced peer within Idaho is Cottonwood (ZIP 83522) at $1,183, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 83873 shows a 119.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.93%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $36,016. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.44%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 83873 premiums risen 13.8%, spanning $1,038 to $1,182 (five-year average: $1,101), an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 83873 Compares

vs National Average
$1,182 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Idaho Average
$1,182 vs $1,321
10% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 83873, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,182
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 83873.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,038 -
2019 $1,069 +3.0%
2020 $1,062 -0.7%
2021 $1,155 +8.8%
2022 $1,182 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,101
Premium Range
$1,038 - $1,182
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 83873

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

  • Compare ZIP 83873 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Idaho compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Idaho 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 83873?
ZIP 83873 (Wallace, ID) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,182 per year as of 2022 (22nd percentile, #126 of 210 ZIPs in Idaho). Premiums have changed +13.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wallace, ID?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 83873: a claims frequency of 3.93% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.44%, against a loss ratio above 100% (119.7%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 83873 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 83873 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,182/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 83873?
ZIP 83873 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.44% in Idaho.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 83873 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 83873 have ranged from $1,038 to $1,182, with a 5-year average of $1,101. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 83873 compare to the Idaho state average?
ZIP 83873 runs 10% below the Idaho state average ($1,321/yr vs this ZIP's $1,182/yr), ranking #126 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.