ZIP 87044 · Sandoval County

Ponderosa, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87044, Ponderosa, New Mexico.

17.1%
Loss ratio
#124 of 199
New Mexico rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Ponderosa, NM (ZIP 87044) runs $1,288/yr on average: the 30th percentile nationally and 27% below the U.S. average.

$1,288
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+11.6%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,288/yr
+11.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.67%
Avg severity: $8,251
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87044 (Ponderosa, NM)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 87044 (Ponderosa, NM) at $1,288 per year for 2022 across approximately 10 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 27% below that mark and lands in the 30th national percentile. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 18% below, ranking #124 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Belen (ZIP 87002) at $1,287, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 87044 is 17.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.67% of policies in ZIP 87044 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,251.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 87044 premiums risen 11.6%, spanning $1,154 to $1,288 (five-year average: $1,223), an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 87044 Compares

vs National Average
$1,288 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,288 vs $1,577
18% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87044, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,288
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87044.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,154 -
2019 $1,185 +2.7%
2020 $1,247 +5.2%
2021 $1,240 -0.6%
2022 $1,288 +3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,223
Premium Range
$1,154 - $1,288
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 87044

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 87044?
ZIP 87044 (Ponderosa, NM) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,288 per year as of 2022 (30th percentile, #124 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico). Premiums have changed +11.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ponderosa, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 87044: a claims frequency of 2.67%, a loss ratio of 17.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87044 compared to the national average?
At $1,288/yr, ZIP 87044 runs 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87044?
ZIP 87044 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87044 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 87044 runs $1,154-$1,288 (5-year average $1,223). The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 87044 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87044 runs 18% below the New Mexico state average ($1,577/yr vs this ZIP's $1,288/yr), ranking #124 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.