ZIP 87556 · Taos County

Questa, NM Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 87556, Questa, New Mexico averages $1,538/yr.

44.6%
Loss ratio
1.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#85 of 199
New Mexico rank
4
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Questa, NM sits #13,037 nationally on average premium ($1,538) versus #3,418 on nonrenewal rate (1.82%).

$1,538
Avg premium (2022)
#13,037
of 25,593 on premium
#3,418
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
49th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
34/100
87556 - Questa, NM

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C-
$1,538/yr
Avg premium, 51st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
74.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
36.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 87556's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,538 Lower than most lower than 51% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 87556. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Mexico, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 87556; crosshairs: New Mexico averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$848.8$1462.7$2076.5$2690.3$3304.10.1%1.3%2.5%3.7%4.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 88023 · Bayard $960/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 88012 · Las Cruces $1,015/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 88063 · Sunland Park $1,043/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 87108 · Albuquerque $1,074/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 87110 · Albuquerque $1,082/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 88038 · Gila $1,093/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 87121 · Albuquerque $1,098/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 87124 · Rio Rancho $1,111/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 88029 · Columbus $1,129/yr · 4.65%
  • ZIP 87417 · Kirtland $1,134/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 88048 · Mesquite $1,154/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 87083 · Cochiti Lake $1,165/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 88022 · Arenas Valley $1,179/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 87106 · Albuquerque $1,199/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 88008 · Santa Teresa $1,217/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 87402 · Farmington $1,221/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 88044 · La Mesa $1,245/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 87111 · Albuquerque $1,270/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 87827 · Pie Town $1,296/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 87418 · La Plata $1,311/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 88081 · Chaparral $1,341/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 88021 · Anthony $1,380/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 87062 · Veguita $1,419/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 88350 · Timberon $1,438/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 87522 · Chimayo $1,464/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 87025 · Jemez Springs $1,475/yr · 1.86%
  • ZIP 87006 · Bosque $1,489/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 87556 · Questa (this ZIP) $1,538/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 87016 · Estancia $1,573/yr · 2.14%
  • ZIP 87056 · Stanley $1,616/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 87544 · Los Alamos $1,642/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 87059 · Tijeras $1,681/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 88325 · High Rolls Mountain Park $1,712/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 87043 · Placitas $1,732/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 87048 · Corrales $1,775/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 87740 · Raton $1,790/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 87718 · Eagle Nest $1,822/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 87535 · Glorieta $1,832/yr · 3.10%
  • ZIP 87505 · Santa Fe $1,873/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 87010 · Cerrillos $2,010/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 87745 · Sapello $2,061/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 88232 · Hagerman $2,178/yr · 1.91%
  • ZIP 87552 · Pecos $2,195/yr · 2.60%
  • ZIP 88220 · Carlsbad $2,385/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 88130 · Portales $2,442/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 88252 · Jal $2,489/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 87501 · Santa Fe $2,603/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 88135 · Texico $2,700/yr · 1.56%
  • ZIP 87506 · Santa Fe $3,193/yr · 0.44%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,538/yr
Near-median premium
+8.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.6%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.82%
Avg severity: $37,595
Nonrenewal Rate
1.82%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
-0.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87556 (Questa, NM)

ZIP 87556 (Questa, NM) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,538 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 87556 in the 49th percentile, 13% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 2% below, ranking #85 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Conchas Dam (ZIP 88416) at $1,518, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 87556 shows a 44.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.82% of policies in ZIP 87556 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $37,595. Insurers decline to renew 1.82% of policies in ZIP 87556 at expiration, a drop of 0.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.8% through 2022, ranging $1,414 to $1,538 with a 5-year average of $1,488, an annualized rate of +2.1% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 87556's county (Taos): score 74.3, rating Relatively Low, hazard Wildfire. That is #16 of 32 New Mexico counties and the 74th national percentile (22% above the 60.7 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 89.2 · Community Resilience 36.1. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 87556 Compares

vs National Average
$1,538 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,538 vs $1,577
2% below state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87556, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,538
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87556.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,414 -
2019 $1,477 +4.4%
2020 $1,486 +0.6%
2021 $1,525 +2.6%
2022 $1,538 +0.9%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 87556, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,488
Premium Range
$1,414 - $1,538
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Taos County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 87556 via FIPS 35055. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
74.3
Relatively Low · 74th national percentile
In-state county rank
#16
of 32 New Mexico counties · state mean 60.7
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $3,450,252

Social Vulnerability Index 89.2 · Community Resilience 36.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Mexico NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside New Mexico for ZIP 87556

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 87556 in Taos County (NRI 74.3, hazard Wildfire), both outside New Mexico. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,538/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.82% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 87556?
At the 49th percentile nationally, #85 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, ZIP 87556 (Questa, NM) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,538 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Questa, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 87556: a claims frequency of 1.82%, a loss ratio of 44.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.82%, placing this ZIP in the 49th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87556 compared to the national average?
At $1,538/yr, ZIP 87556 runs 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 49th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87556?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87556 is 1.82%, a drop of 0.7% over the past 5 years in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87556 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 87556 runs $1,414-$1,538 (5-year average $1,488). The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 87556 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87556 has an average premium of $1,538/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average, ranking #85 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 87556?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 87556 (Taos) is 74.3 - #16/32 in New Mexico, 74th national percentile, top hazard Wildfire. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 87556

This ZIP's premiums run at the 49th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.