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.
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
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 87521, 2018–2022
| 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
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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
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