ZIP 87508 · Santa Fe County

Santa Fe, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87508, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

35.1%
Loss ratio
1.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#66 of 199
New Mexico rank
47
Policies

The verdict

At $1,680/yr, Santa Fe, NM (ZIP 87508) sits in the 59th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 5% below the U.S. average.

$1,680
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+12.2%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,680/yr
+12.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.46%
Avg severity: $13,222
Nonrenewal Rate
1.36%
+54.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87508 (Santa Fe, NM)

Homeowners in ZIP 87508 (Santa Fe, NM) pay an average of $1,680 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 47 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 87508 in the 59th percentile, 5% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 7% above, ranking #66 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Tijeras (ZIP 87059) at $1,681, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 35.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 87508. About 4.46% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,222. 1.36% of ZIP 87508 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 54.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 87508 premiums risen 12.2%, spanning $1,497 to $1,680 (five-year average: $1,609), an annualized rate of +2.9% 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 87508 Compares

vs National Average
$1,680 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,680 vs $1,577
7% above state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87508, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,680
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87508.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,497 -
2019 $1,557 +4.0%
2020 $1,651 +6.0%
2021 $1,657 +0.4%
2022 $1,680 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,609
Premium Range
$1,497 - $1,680
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 87508

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 87508?
ZIP 87508 (Santa Fe, NM) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,680 per year as of 2022 (59th percentile, #66 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico). Premiums have changed +12.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Santa Fe, NM?
In ZIP 87508, insurers report a 35.1% loss ratio, a 4.46% claims frequency, and a 1.36% nonrenewal rate, the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87508 compared to the national average?
At $1,680/yr, ZIP 87508 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87508?
Insurers decline to renew 1.36% of policies in ZIP 87508 in New Mexico, a rise of 54.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87508 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 87508 have ranged from $1,497 to $1,680, with a 5-year average of $1,609. The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 87508 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87508 runs 7% above the New Mexico state average ($1,577/yr vs this ZIP's $1,680/yr), ranking #66 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.