ZIP 87042 · Valencia County

Peralta, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87042, Peralta, New Mexico.

76.4%
Loss ratio
1.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#104 of 199
New Mexico rank
310
Policies

The verdict

At $1,434/yr, Peralta, NM (ZIP 87042) sits in the 41st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,434
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+9.3%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,434/yr
+9.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
76.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.11%
Avg severity: $21,433
Nonrenewal Rate
1.20%
+66.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87042 (Peralta, NM)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 87042 (Peralta, NM) at $1,434 per year for 2022 across approximately 310 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 87042 in the 41st percentile, 19% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The New Mexico statewide average is $1,577 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #104 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Chamisal (ZIP 87521) at $1,436, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 76.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,433. Insurers decline to renew 1.20% of policies in ZIP 87042 at expiration, a rise of 66.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 87042 costs have risen 9.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,311 to a high of $1,434, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 87042 Compares

vs National Average
$1,434 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,434 vs $1,577
9% below state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87042, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,434
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87042.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,311 -
2019 $1,317 +0.4%
2020 $1,385 +5.2%
2021 $1,420 +2.5%
2022 $1,434 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,373
Premium Range
$1,311 - $1,434
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 87042

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

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 87042?
At the 41st percentile nationally, #104 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, ZIP 87042 (Peralta, NM) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,434 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +9.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Peralta, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 87042: a claims frequency of 5.11%, a loss ratio of 76.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.20%, placing this ZIP in the 41st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87042 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 87042 lands in the 41st percentile: its $1,434/yr average is 19% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87042?
ZIP 87042 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.20% in New Mexico, a rise of 66.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87042 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 87042 have ranged from $1,311 to $1,434, with a 5-year average of $1,373. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 87042 compare to the New Mexico state average?
The New Mexico state average is $1,577/yr; ZIP 87042 averages $1,434/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #104 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico 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.