ZIP 87124 · Sandoval County

Rio Rancho, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87124, Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

89.5%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#170 of 199
New Mexico rank
281
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 87124 (Rio Rancho, NM) homeowners insurance averages $1,111/yr, 16th percentile nationally, 37% below the U.S. norm.

$1,111
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+9.6%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,111/yr
+9.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
89.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.57%
Avg severity: $13,153
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-35.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87124 (Rio Rancho, NM)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 87124 (Rio Rancho, NM) runs $1,111 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 281 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 87124 in the 16th percentile, 37% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The New Mexico statewide average is $1,577 per year; this ZIP sits 30% below that figure, ranking #170 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Bernalillo (ZIP 87004) at $1,112, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 89.5%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.57%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,153. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.70% in this ZIP, a drop of 35.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 87124 have risen by 9.6%, ranging from $1,014 to $1,111 with a five-year average of $1,067, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 87124 Compares

vs National Average
$1,111 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,111 vs $1,577
30% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87124, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,111
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87124.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,014 -
2019 $1,039 +2.5%
2020 $1,078 +3.7%
2021 $1,092 +1.3%
2022 $1,111 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,067
Premium Range
$1,014 - $1,111
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 87124

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 87124?
At just the 16th national percentile, #170 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, homeowners in ZIP 87124 (Rio Rancho, NM) pay a comparatively low $1,111 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +9.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rio Rancho, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 87124: a claims frequency of 7.57%, a loss ratio of 89.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.70%, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87124 compared to the national average?
ZIP 87124 premiums of $1,111/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87124?
ZIP 87124 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.70% in New Mexico, a drop of 35.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87124 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 87124 have ranged from $1,014 to $1,111, with a 5-year average of $1,067. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 87124 compare to the New Mexico state average?
The New Mexico state average is $1,577/yr; ZIP 87124 averages $1,111/yr, 30% below that figure, ranking #170 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.