ZIP 87043 · Sandoval County

Placitas, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87043, Placitas, New Mexico.

25.7%
Loss ratio
1.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#58 of 199
New Mexico rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Placitas, NM (ZIP 87043) averages $1,732/yr for homeowners insurance, 2% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally.

$1,732
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. average
+8.8%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,732/yr
+8.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.71%
Avg severity: $16,470
Nonrenewal Rate
1.74%
+523.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87043 (Placitas, NM)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 87043 (Placitas, NM) runs $1,732 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 22 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 87043 in the 62nd percentile, 2% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The New Mexico statewide average is $1,577 per year; this ZIP sits 10% above that figure, ranking #58 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Santa Rosa (ZIP 88435) at $1,726, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 87043 is 25.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.71% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,470. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.74%, a rise of 523.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 87043 premiums risen 8.8%, spanning $1,592 to $1,733 (five-year average: $1,675), an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 87043 Compares

vs National Average
$1,732 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,732 vs $1,577
10% above state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87043, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,732
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87043.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,592 -
2019 $1,631 +2.5%
2020 $1,689 +3.5%
2021 $1,733 +2.6%
2022 $1,732 -0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,675
Premium Range
$1,592 - $1,733
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 87043

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 87043?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 87043 (Placitas, NM) averages $1,732 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 62nd percentile, #58 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed +8.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Placitas, NM?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 87043: claims frequency (2.71%), loss ratio (25.7%), and nonrenewal rate (1.74%), together placing this ZIP at the 62nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87043 compared to the national average?
At $1,732/yr, ZIP 87043 runs 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 62nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87043?
Insurers decline to renew 1.74% of policies in ZIP 87043 in New Mexico, a rise of 523.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87043 over 5 years?
ZIP 87043 premiums spanned $1,592 to $1,733 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,675. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 87043 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87043 has an average premium of $1,732/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 10% above the state average, ranking #58 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.