ZIP 87747 Insurance Data

Springer, New Mexico · Colfax County

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,651/yr
-7.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.70%
Avg severity: $7,300
Nonrenewal Rate
1.07%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87747 (Springer, NM)

ZIP 87747 (Springer, NM) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,651 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations. That is 7% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 5% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 87747 is 47.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 10.70%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,300. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.07% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 87747 have fallen by 7.3%, ranging from $1,593 to $1,781 with a five-year average of $1,647 — an annualized rate of -1.9% 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 87747 Compares

vs National Average
$1,651 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,651 vs $1,577
5% above state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,781
2019 $1,593 -10.6%
2020 $1,610 +1.1%
2021 $1,600 -0.7%
2022 $1,651 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,647
Premium Range
$1,593 - $1,781
Annual Change Rate
-1.9% 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 87747?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 87747 (Springer, NM) is $1,651 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -7.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Springer, NM?
Key factors include claims frequency (10.70% in this ZIP), loss ratio (47.3%), and nonrenewal rates (1.07%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87747 compared to the national average?
ZIP 87747 premiums of $1,651/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87747?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87747 is 1.07%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87747 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 87747 have ranged from $1,593 to $1,781, with a 5-year average of $1,647. The annualized change rate is -1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 87747 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87747 has an average premium of $1,651/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 5% above the state average.

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