ZIP 87537 · Rio Arriba County

Hernandez, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87537, Hernandez, New Mexico.

13.9%
Loss ratio
#77 of 199
New Mexico rank
19
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 87537 (Hernandez, NM) homeowners insurance averages $1,596/yr, 53rd percentile nationally, 10% below the U.S. norm.

$1,596
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+7.0%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,596/yr
+7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.17%
Avg severity: $5,323
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87537 (Hernandez, NM)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 87537 (Hernandez, NM) at $1,596 per year for 2022 across approximately 19 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 10% below that mark and lands in the 53rd national percentile. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #77 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Mountainair (ZIP 87036) at $1,593, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 13.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 87537. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.17%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,323.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 87537 costs have risen 7.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,492 to a high of $1,596, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 87537 Compares

vs National Average
$1,596 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,596 vs $1,577
1% above state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87537, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,596
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87537.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,492 -
2019 $1,571 +5.3%
2020 $1,540 -1.9%
2021 $1,579 +2.5%
2022 $1,596 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,556
Premium Range
$1,492 - $1,596
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 87537

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 87537?
At the 53rd percentile nationally, #77 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, ZIP 87537 (Hernandez, NM) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,596 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hernandez, NM?
In ZIP 87537, insurers report a 13.9% loss ratio, a 4.17% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87537 compared to the national average?
At $1,596/yr, ZIP 87537 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87537?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87537 is N/A in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87537 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 87537 runs $1,492-$1,596 (5-year average $1,556). The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 87537 compare to the New Mexico state average?
The New Mexico state average is $1,577/yr; ZIP 87537 averages $1,596/yr, 1% above that figure, ranking #77 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.