ZIP 87323 · McKinley County

Thoreau, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87323, Thoreau, New Mexico.

172.2%
Loss ratio
2.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#179 of 199
New Mexico rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Thoreau, NM (ZIP 87323) runs $1,091/yr on average: the 14th percentile nationally and 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,091
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
-1.1%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,091/yr
-1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
172.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.65%
Avg severity: $33,270
Nonrenewal Rate
2.42%
-12.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87323 (Thoreau, NM)

ZIP 87323 (Thoreau, NM) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,091 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 39% below that mark and lands in the 14th national percentile. New Mexico homeowners pay $1,577 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 31% (below), ranking #179 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Albuquerque (ZIP 87102) at $1,090, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 87323 shows a 172.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 5.65% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $33,270. Insurers decline to renew 2.42% of policies in ZIP 87323 at expiration, a drop of 12.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 87323 premiums fallen 1.1%, spanning $1,055 to $1,128 (five-year average: $1,094), an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 87323 Compares

vs National Average
$1,091 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,091 vs $1,577
31% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87323, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,091
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87323.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,103 -
2019 $1,094 -0.8%
2020 $1,128 +3.1%
2021 $1,055 -6.5%
2022 $1,091 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,094
Premium Range
$1,055 - $1,128
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 87323

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 87323 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • New Mexico's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New Mexico overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 87323?
At just the 14th national percentile, #179 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, homeowners in ZIP 87323 (Thoreau, NM) pay a comparatively low $1,091 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Thoreau, NM?
Insurers in ZIP 87323 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 172.2%, alongside a claims frequency of 5.65% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.42%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87323 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 87323 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,091/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87323?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87323 is 2.42%, a drop of 12.1% over the past 5 years in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87323 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 87323 have ranged from $1,055 to $1,128, with a 5-year average of $1,094. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 87323 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87323 has an average premium of $1,091/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 31% below the state average, ranking #179 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.