ZIP 87121 · Bernalillo County

Albuquerque, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87121, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

74.3%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#174 of 199
New Mexico rank
115
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Albuquerque, NM (ZIP 87121) runs $1,098/yr on average: the 15th percentile nationally and 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,098
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+3.4%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,098/yr
+3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
74.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.06%
Avg severity: $11,549
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
-37.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87121 (Albuquerque, NM)

Homeowners in ZIP 87121 (Albuquerque, NM) pay an average of $1,098 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 115 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 87121 in the 15th percentile, 38% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. New Mexico homeowners pay $1,577 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 30% (below), ranking #174 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Caballo (ZIP 87931) at $1,097, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 87121 shows a 74.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.06%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,549. 0.63% of ZIP 87121 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 37.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 87121 costs have risen 3.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,062 to a high of $1,098, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 87121 Compares

vs National Average
$1,098 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,098 vs $1,577
30% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87121, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,098
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87121.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,062 -
2019 $1,085 +2.1%
2020 $1,089 +0.4%
2021 $1,090 +0.1%
2022 $1,098 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,085
Premium Range
$1,062 - $1,098
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 87121

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 87121?
ZIP 87121 (Albuquerque, NM) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 15th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,098 per year, #174 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed +3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Albuquerque, NM?
In ZIP 87121, insurers report a 74.3% loss ratio, a 7.06% claims frequency, and a 0.63% nonrenewal rate, the 15th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87121 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 87121 lands in the 15th percentile: its $1,098/yr average is 38% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87121?
ZIP 87121 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.63% in New Mexico, a drop of 37.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87121 over 5 years?
ZIP 87121 premiums spanned $1,062 to $1,098 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,085. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 87121 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87121 has an average premium of $1,098/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 30% below the state average, ranking #174 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.