ZIP 87521 · Taos County

Chamisal, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87521, Chamisal, New Mexico.

39.7%
Loss ratio
2.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#103 of 199
New Mexico rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Chamisal, NM (ZIP 87521) runs $1,436/yr on average: the 41st percentile nationally and 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,436
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
-7.7%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,436/yr
-7.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.61%
Avg severity: $21,839
Nonrenewal Rate
2.61%
-26.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87521 (Chamisal, NM)

Homeowners in ZIP 87521 (Chamisal, NM) pay an average of $1,436 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 87521 comes in 19% below, the 41st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New Mexico homeowners pay $1,577 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #103 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Peralta (ZIP 87042) at $1,434, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 87521 shows a 39.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.61%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,839. 2.61% of ZIP 87521 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 26.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 87521 premiums fallen 7.7%, spanning $1,423 to $1,563 (five-year average: $1,506), an annualized rate of -2.0% 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 87521 Compares

vs National Average
$1,436 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,436 vs $1,577
9% below state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87521, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,436
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87521.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,555 -
2019 $1,563 +0.5%
2020 $1,555 -0.6%
2021 $1,423 -8.4%
2022 $1,436 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,506
Premium Range
$1,423 - $1,563
Annual Change Rate
-2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 87521

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 87521 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • New Mexico's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New Mexico overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 87521?
At the 41st percentile nationally, #103 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, ZIP 87521 (Chamisal, NM) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,436 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -7.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chamisal, NM?
In ZIP 87521, insurers report a 39.7% loss ratio, a 2.61% claims frequency, and a 2.61% nonrenewal rate, the 41st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87521 compared to the national average?
ZIP 87521 premiums of $1,436/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 41st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87521?
Insurers decline to renew 2.61% of policies in ZIP 87521 in New Mexico, a drop of 26.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87521 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 87521 runs $1,423-$1,563 (5-year average $1,506). The annualized change rate is -2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 87521 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87521 runs 9% below the New Mexico state average ($1,577/yr vs this ZIP's $1,436/yr), ranking #103 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.