ZIP 87104 · Bernalillo County

Albuquerque, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87104, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

67.3%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#128 of 199
New Mexico rank
1,101
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 87104 (Albuquerque, NM) homeowners insurance averages $1,282/yr, 30th percentile nationally, 28% below the U.S. norm.

$1,282
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
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)
$1,282/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
67.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.98%
Avg severity: $17,328
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
+20.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87104 (Albuquerque, NM)

Homeowners in ZIP 87104 (Albuquerque, NM) pay an average of $1,282 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,101 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 87104 in the 30th percentile, 28% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 19% below, ranking #128 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Cliff (ZIP 88028) at $1,283, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 87104 is 67.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.98%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,328. 0.60% of ZIP 87104 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 20.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 87104 have risen by 3.6%, ranging from $1,237 to $1,282 with a five-year average of $1,259, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 87104 Compares

vs National Average
$1,282 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,282 vs $1,577
19% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87104, 2018–2022

$1,230$1,240$1,250$1,260$1,270$1,280$1,290 20182019202020212022 $1,282
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87104.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,237 -
2019 $1,252 +1.2%
2020 $1,274 +1.7%
2021 $1,248 -2.0%
2022 $1,282 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,259
Premium Range
$1,237 - $1,282
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 87104

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

  • Put ZIP 87104 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • New Mexico's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New Mexico overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 87104?
At the 30th percentile nationally, #128 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, ZIP 87104 (Albuquerque, NM) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,282 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Albuquerque, NM?
In ZIP 87104, insurers report a 67.3% loss ratio, a 4.98% claims frequency, and a 0.60% nonrenewal rate, the 30th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87104 compared to the national average?
ZIP 87104 premiums of $1,282/yr are 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87104?
ZIP 87104 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.60% in New Mexico, a rise of 20.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87104 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 87104 runs $1,237-$1,282 (5-year average $1,259). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 87104 compare to the New Mexico state average?
The New Mexico state average is $1,577/yr; ZIP 87104 averages $1,282/yr, 19% below that figure, ranking #128 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.