ZIP 87020 Insurance Data

Grants, New Mexico · Cibola County · 4 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$988/yr
-1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.24%
Avg severity: $10,929
Nonrenewal Rate
0.69%
+14.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87020 (Grants, NM)

ZIP 87020 (Grants, NM) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $988 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. That is 44% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 37% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 87020 is 58.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.24%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,929. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.69% in this ZIP, a rise of 14.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 87020 have fallen by 1.3%, ranging from $976 to $1,003 with a five-year average of $991 — an annualized rate of -0.3% per year. 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 87020 Compares

vs National Average
$988 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$988 vs $1,577
37% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,001
2019 $989 -1.2%
2020 $976 -1.3%
2021 $1,003 +2.7%
2022 $988 -1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$991
Premium Range
$976 - $1,003
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 87020?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 87020 (Grants, NM) is $988 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Grants, NM?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.24% in this ZIP), loss ratio (58.0%), and nonrenewal rates (0.69%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87020 compared to the national average?
ZIP 87020 premiums of $988/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87020?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87020 is 0.69%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +14.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87020 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 87020 have ranged from $976 to $1,003, with a 5-year average of $991. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 87020 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87020 has an average premium of $988/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 37% below the state average.

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