ZIP 87551 · Rio Arriba County

Los Ojos, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87551, Los Ojos, New Mexico.

18.6%
Loss ratio
1.14%
Nonrenewal rate
#95 of 199
New Mexico rank
3
Policies

The verdict

At $1,468/yr, Los Ojos, NM (ZIP 87551) sits in the 44th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 17% below the U.S. average.

$1,468
Avg premium (2022)
-17%
vs U.S. average
-15.5%
since 2018
44th
national percentile

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

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. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 87551 comes in 17% below, the 44th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New Mexico statewide average is $1,577 per year; this ZIP sits 7% below that figure, ranking #95 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is La Luz (ZIP 88337) at $1,467, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 18.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 87551. 3.41% of policies in ZIP 87551 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,997. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.14%, a drop of 63.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

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.

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 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

Average premium in ZIP 87551, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,468
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87551.
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)

What this means for ZIP 87551

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

  • Put ZIP 87551 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 87551?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 87551 (Los Ojos, NM) averages $1,468 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 44th percentile, #95 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed -15.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Los Ojos, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 87551: a claims frequency of 3.41%, a loss ratio of 18.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.14%, placing this ZIP in the 44th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87551 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 87551 lands in the 44th percentile: its $1,468/yr average is 17% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87551?
ZIP 87551 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.14% in New Mexico, a drop of 63.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87551 over 5 years?
ZIP 87551 premiums spanned $1,468 to $1,757 across the 2018-2022 window, 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, ranking #95 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.