ZIP 87122 · Bernalillo County

Albuquerque, NM Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 87122, Albuquerque, New Mexico averages $1,796/yr.

35.2%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#49 of 199
New Mexico rank
260
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Albuquerque, NM sits #8,800 nationally on average premium ($1,796) versus #15,944 on nonrenewal rate (0.61%).

$1,796
Avg premium (2022)
#8,800
of 25,593 on premium
#15,944
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
66th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
35/100
87122 - Albuquerque, NM

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$1,796/yr
Avg premium, 34th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
94.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
41.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 87122's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,796 Around the middle lower than 34% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 87122. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Mexico, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 87122; crosshairs: New Mexico averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$848.8$1462.7$2076.5$2690.3$3304.10.1%1.3%2.5%3.7%4.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 88023 · Bayard $960/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 88012 · Las Cruces $1,015/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 88063 · Sunland Park $1,043/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 87108 · Albuquerque $1,074/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 87110 · Albuquerque $1,082/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 88038 · Gila $1,093/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 87121 · Albuquerque $1,098/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 87124 · Rio Rancho $1,111/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 88029 · Columbus $1,129/yr · 4.65%
  • ZIP 87417 · Kirtland $1,134/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 88048 · Mesquite $1,154/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 87083 · Cochiti Lake $1,165/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 88022 · Arenas Valley $1,179/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 87106 · Albuquerque $1,199/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 88008 · Santa Teresa $1,217/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 87402 · Farmington $1,221/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 88044 · La Mesa $1,245/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 87111 · Albuquerque $1,270/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 87827 · Pie Town $1,296/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 87418 · La Plata $1,311/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 88081 · Chaparral $1,341/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 88021 · Anthony $1,380/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 87062 · Veguita $1,419/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 88350 · Timberon $1,438/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 87522 · Chimayo $1,464/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 87025 · Jemez Springs $1,475/yr · 1.86%
  • ZIP 87006 · Bosque $1,489/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 87556 · Questa $1,538/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 87016 · Estancia $1,573/yr · 2.14%
  • ZIP 87056 · Stanley $1,616/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 87544 · Los Alamos $1,642/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 87059 · Tijeras $1,681/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 88325 · High Rolls Mountain Park $1,712/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 87043 · Placitas $1,732/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 87048 · Corrales $1,775/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 87740 · Raton $1,790/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 87122 · Albuquerque (this ZIP) $1,796/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 87718 · Eagle Nest $1,822/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 87535 · Glorieta $1,832/yr · 3.10%
  • ZIP 87505 · Santa Fe $1,873/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 87010 · Cerrillos $2,010/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 87745 · Sapello $2,061/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 88232 · Hagerman $2,178/yr · 1.91%
  • ZIP 87552 · Pecos $2,195/yr · 2.60%
  • ZIP 88220 · Carlsbad $2,385/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 88130 · Portales $2,442/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 88252 · Jal $2,489/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 87501 · Santa Fe $2,603/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 88135 · Texico $2,700/yr · 1.56%
  • ZIP 87506 · Santa Fe $3,193/yr · 0.44%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,796/yr
Near-median premium
+6.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.2%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.97%
Avg severity: $15,902
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+6.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87122 (Albuquerque, NM)

Homeowners in ZIP 87122 (Albuquerque, NM) pay an average of $1,796 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 260 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 87122 in the 66th percentile, 1% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The New Mexico statewide average is $1,577 per year; this ZIP sits 14% above that figure, ranking #49 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Ranchos De Taos (ZIP 87557) at $1,793, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 87122 shows a 35.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.97% of policies in ZIP 87122 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,902. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.61%, a rise of 6.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.8% through 2022, ranging $1,681 to $1,796 with a 5-year average of $1,746, an annualized rate of +1.7% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 87122's county (Bernalillo): score 94.4, rating Relatively High, hazard Earthquake. That is #2 of 32 New Mexico counties and the 94th national percentile (55% above the 60.7 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 43.6 · Community Resilience 41.3. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 87122 Compares

vs National Average
$1,796 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,796 vs $1,577
14% above state avg
National Percentile
66th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87122, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,796
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87122.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,681 -
2019 $1,716 +2.1%
2020 $1,761 +2.6%
2021 $1,777 +0.9%
2022 $1,796 +1.1%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 87122 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,746
Premium Range
$1,681 - $1,796
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Bernalillo County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 87122 via FIPS 35001. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
94.4
Relatively High · 94th national percentile
In-state county rank
#2
of 32 New Mexico counties · state mean 60.7
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $40,009,274

Social Vulnerability Index 43.6 · Community Resilience 41.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Mexico NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside New Mexico for ZIP 87122

ZIP 87122's county NRI is 94.4 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not New Mexico containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,796/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.61% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 87122?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 87122 (Albuquerque, NM) averages $1,796 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 66th percentile, #49 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed +6.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Albuquerque, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 87122: a claims frequency of 3.97%, a loss ratio of 35.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.61%, placing this ZIP in the 66th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87122 compared to the national average?
ZIP 87122 premiums of $1,796/yr are 1% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 66th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87122?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87122 is 0.61%, a rise of 6.6% over the past 5 years in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87122 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 87122 have ranged from $1,681 to $1,796, with a 5-year average of $1,746. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 87122 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87122 has an average premium of $1,796/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 14% above the state average, ranking #49 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 87122?
County NRI 94.4 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 87122 via Bernalillo County FIPS 35001. In-state rank #2 of 32; national percentile 94th; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 87122

This ZIP's premiums run at the 66th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.