ZIP 87520 Insurance Data
Chama, New Mexico · Rio Arriba County · 2 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 87520 (Chama, NM)
ZIP 87520 (Chama, NM) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,624 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2 reported policies. That is 9% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 3% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 87520 is 31.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.53%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,077. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.17% in this ZIP, a rise of 358.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 87520 have fallen by 7.4%, ranging from $1,624 to $1,753 with a five-year average of $1,680 — an annualized rate of -1.9% per year. 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 87520 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,753 | — |
| 2019 | $1,706 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | $1,670 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | $1,648 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | $1,624 | -1.5% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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