ZIP 87520 · Rio Arriba County

Chama, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87520, Chama, New Mexico.

31.3%
Loss ratio
1.17%
Nonrenewal rate
#74 of 199
New Mexico rank
2
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 87520 (Chama, NM) homeowners insurance averages $1,624/yr, 55th percentile nationally, 9% below the U.S. norm.

$1,624
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
-7.4%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,624/yr
-7.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.53%
Avg severity: $20,077
Nonrenewal Rate
1.17%
+358.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87520 (Chama, NM)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 87520 (Chama, NM) at $1,624 per year for 2022 across approximately 2 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 9% below that mark and lands in the 55th national percentile. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 3% above, ranking #74 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Cimarron (ZIP 87714) at $1,616, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 87520 is 31.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.53% of policies in ZIP 87520 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,077. Insurers decline to renew 1.17% of policies in ZIP 87520 at expiration, a rise of 358.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 87520 costs have fallen 7.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,624 to a high of $1,753, an annualized rate of -1.9% 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 87520 Compares

vs National Average
$1,624 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,624 vs $1,577
3% above state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87520, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,624
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87520.
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

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,680
Premium Range
$1,624 - $1,753
Annual Change Rate
-1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 87520

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 87520?
ZIP 87520 (Chama, NM) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,624 per year as of 2022 (55th percentile, #74 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico). Premiums have changed -7.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chama, NM?
In ZIP 87520, insurers report a 31.3% loss ratio, a 2.53% claims frequency, and a 1.17% nonrenewal rate, the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87520 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 87520 lands in the 55th percentile: its $1,624/yr average is 9% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87520?
Insurers decline to renew 1.17% of policies in ZIP 87520 in New Mexico, a rise of 358.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87520 over 5 years?
ZIP 87520 premiums spanned $1,624 to $1,753 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,680. The annualized change rate is -1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 87520 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87520 has an average premium of $1,624/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average, ranking #74 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.