ZIP 87829 · Catron County

Quemado, NM Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 87829, Quemado, New Mexico averages $1,171/yr.

8.2%
Loss ratio
1.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#153 of 199
New Mexico rank

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Quemado, NM (ZIP 87829) ranks #20,286 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,171/yr) but #7,256 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.23%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,171
Avg premium (2022)
#20,286
of 25,593 on premium
#7,256
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
21st
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
49/100
87829 - Quemado, 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 B+
$1,171/yr
Avg premium, 79th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C+
36.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
1.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 87829's premium sits nationally

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

$1,171 Among the lowest lower than 79% 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 87829. 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 87829; 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 50 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 87829 · Quemado (this ZIP) $1,171/yr · 1.23%
  • 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 $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)
$1,171/yr
Below-median premium
-14.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.23%
Avg severity: $7,830
Nonrenewal Rate
1.23%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+7.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87829 (Quemado, NM)

ZIP 87829 (Quemado, NM) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,171 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 87829 comes in 34% below, the 21st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New Mexico homeowners pay $1,577 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 26% (below), ranking #153 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Cochiti Lake (ZIP 87083) at $1,165, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 8.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,830. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.23%, a rise of 7.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 14.6% through 2022, ranging $1,171 to $1,371 with a 5-year average of $1,242, an annualized rate of -3.9% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Catron County: score 36.6, rating Very Low, hazard Wildfire. National percentile 37th; in-state rank #26/32; 40% below New Mexico's 60.7 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 89.1 · Community Resilience 1.3.

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 87829 Compares

vs National Average
$1,171 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,171 vs $1,577
26% below state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87829, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,171
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87829.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,371 -
2019 $1,267 -7.6%
2020 $1,230 -3.0%
2021 $1,173 -4.6%
2022 $1,171 -0.2%

2018-2022: premiums easing -3.9%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,242
Premium Range
$1,171 - $1,371
Annual Change Rate
-3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Catron County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 87829 via FIPS 35003. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
36.6
Very Low · 37th national percentile
In-state county rank
#26
of 32 New Mexico counties · state mean 60.7
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $3,143,343

Social Vulnerability Index 89.1 · Community Resilience 1.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 87829

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 87829 in Catron County (NRI 36.6, 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 ($1,171/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.23% 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 87829?
ZIP 87829 (Quemado, NM) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,171 per year as of 2022 (21st percentile, #153 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico). Premiums have changed -14.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Quemado, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 87829: a claims frequency of 1.23%, a loss ratio of 8.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.23%, placing this ZIP in the 21st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87829 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 87829 lands in the 21st percentile: its $1,171/yr average is 34% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87829?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87829 is 1.23%, a rise of 7.6% over the past 5 years in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87829 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 87829 have ranged from $1,171 to $1,371, with a 5-year average of $1,242. The annualized change rate is -3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 87829 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87829 has an average premium of $1,171/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 26% below the state average, ranking #153 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 87829?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 87829 (Catron) is 36.6 - #26/32 in New Mexico, 37th national percentile, top hazard Wildfire. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 87829

This ZIP's premiums run at the 21st 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.