ZIP 87578 Insurance Data

Truchas, New Mexico · Rio Arriba County · 5 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,829/yr
-5.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.06%
Avg severity: $15,678
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
-23.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87578 (Truchas, NM)

ZIP 87578 (Truchas, NM) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,829 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 5 reported policies. That is 3% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 67th percentile nationally. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 16% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 87578 is 51.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 6.06%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,678. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.01% in this ZIP, a drop of 23.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 87578 have fallen by 5.3%, ranging from $1,663 to $2,412 with a five-year average of $1,923 — an annualized rate of -1.3% 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 87578 Compares

vs National Average
$1,829 vs $1,776
3% above national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,829 vs $1,577
16% above state avg
National Percentile
67th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,931
2019 $2,412 +24.9%
2020 $1,780 -26.2%
2021 $1,663 -6.6%
2022 $1,829 +10.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,923
Premium Range
$1,663 - $2,412
Annual Change Rate
-1.3% 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 87578?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 87578 (Truchas, NM) is $1,829 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -5.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Truchas, NM?
Key factors include claims frequency (6.06% in this ZIP), loss ratio (51.9%), and nonrenewal rates (1.01%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87578 compared to the national average?
ZIP 87578 premiums of $1,829/yr are 3% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 67th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87578?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87578 is 1.01%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -23.2% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87578 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 87578 have ranged from $1,663 to $2,412, with a 5-year average of $1,923. The annualized change rate is -1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 87578 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87578 has an average premium of $1,829/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 16% above the state average.

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