ZIP 87540 · Santa Fe County

Lamy, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87540, Lamy, New Mexico.

12.2%
Loss ratio
0.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#20 of 199
New Mexico rank
4
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 87540 (Lamy, NM) homeowners insurance averages $2,389/yr, 86th percentile nationally, 35% above the U.S. norm.

$2,389
Avg premium (2022)
+35%
vs U.S. average
+1.5%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,389/yr
+1.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.58%
Avg severity: $18,391
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
-40.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87540 (Lamy, NM)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 87540 (Lamy, NM) at $2,389 per year for 2022 across approximately 4 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 87540 in the 86th percentile, 35% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 51% above, ranking #20 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Carlsbad (ZIP 88220) at $2,385, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 12.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 87540. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.58%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,391. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.53% in this ZIP, a drop of 40.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 87540 costs have risen 1.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,261 to a high of $2,421, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 87540 Compares

vs National Average
$2,389 vs $1,776
35% above national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$2,389 vs $1,577
51% above state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87540, 2018–2022

$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450 20182019202020212022 $2,389
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87540.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,353 -
2019 $2,261 -3.9%
2020 $2,355 +4.1%
2021 $2,421 +2.8%
2022 $2,389 -1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,356
Premium Range
$2,261 - $2,421
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 87540

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 87540?
ZIP 87540 (Lamy, NM) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,389 per year as of 2022, in the 86th percentile nationally, #20 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed +1.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lamy, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 87540: a claims frequency of 1.58%, a loss ratio of 12.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.53%, placing this ZIP in the 86th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87540 compared to the national average?
At $2,389/yr, ZIP 87540 runs 35% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87540?
Insurers decline to renew 0.53% of policies in ZIP 87540 in New Mexico, a drop of 40.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87540 over 5 years?
ZIP 87540 premiums spanned $2,261 to $2,421 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,356. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 87540 compare to the New Mexico state average?
The New Mexico state average is $1,577/yr; ZIP 87540 averages $2,389/yr, 51% above that figure, ranking #20 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.