ZIP 87401 · San Juan County

Farmington, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87401, Farmington, New Mexico.

48.8%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#176 of 199
New Mexico rank
136
Policies

The verdict

Farmington, NM (ZIP 87401) averages $1,097/yr for homeowners insurance, 38% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally.

$1,097
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
-6.6%
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)
$1,097/yr
-6.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.27%
Avg severity: $12,537
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-4.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87401 (Farmington, NM)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 87401 (Farmington, NM) runs $1,097 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 136 reported policies. That is 38% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally. New Mexico homeowners pay $1,577 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 30% (below), ranking #176 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.

At a loss ratio of 48.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.27% of policies in ZIP 87401 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,537. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.70% in this ZIP, a drop of 4.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 87401 have fallen by 6.6%, ranging from $1,097 to $1,174 with a five-year average of $1,137, an annualized rate of -1.7% 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 87401 Compares

vs National Average
$1,097 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,097 vs $1,577
30% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87401, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,097
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87401.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,174 -
2019 $1,151 -2.0%
2020 $1,139 -1.1%
2021 $1,126 -1.1%
2022 $1,097 -2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,137
Premium Range
$1,097 - $1,174
Annual Change Rate
-1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 87401

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

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 87401?
At just the 15th national percentile, #176 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, homeowners in ZIP 87401 (Farmington, NM) pay a comparatively low $1,097 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -6.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Farmington, NM?
In ZIP 87401, insurers report a 48.8% loss ratio, a 4.27% claims frequency, and a 0.70% nonrenewal rate, the 15th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87401 compared to the national average?
ZIP 87401 premiums of $1,097/yr are 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87401?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87401 is 0.70%, a drop of 4.8% over the past 5 years in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87401 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 87401 runs $1,097-$1,174 (5-year average $1,137). The annualized change rate is -1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 87401 compare to the New Mexico state average?
The New Mexico state average is $1,577/yr; ZIP 87401 averages $1,097/yr, 30% below that figure, ranking #176 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.