ZIP 87551 Insurance Data

Los Ojos, New Mexico · Rio Arriba County · 3 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,468/yr
-15.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.41%
Avg severity: $7,997
Nonrenewal Rate
1.14%
-63.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87551 (Los Ojos, NM)

ZIP 87551 (Los Ojos, NM) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,468 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 17% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 44th percentile nationally. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 7% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 87551 is 18.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,997. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.14% in this ZIP, a drop of 63.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 87551 have fallen by 15.5%, ranging from $1,468 to $1,757 with a five-year average of $1,618 — an annualized rate of -4.1% per year. 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 87551 Compares

vs National Average
$1,468 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,468 vs $1,577
7% below state avg
National Percentile
44th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,737
2019 $1,757 +1.2%
2020 $1,635 -7.0%
2021 $1,495 -8.5%
2022 $1,468 -1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,618
Premium Range
$1,468 - $1,757
Annual Change Rate
-4.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 87551?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 87551 (Los Ojos, NM) is $1,468 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -15.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Los Ojos, NM?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.41% in this ZIP), loss ratio (18.6%), and nonrenewal rates (1.14%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87551 compared to the national average?
ZIP 87551 premiums of $1,468/yr are 17% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 44th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87551?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87551 is 1.14%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -63.6% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87551 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 87551 have ranged from $1,468 to $1,757, with a 5-year average of $1,618. The annualized change rate is -4.1% per year.
How does ZIP 87551 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87551 has an average premium of $1,468/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average.

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