ZIP 87931 · Sierra County

Caballo, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87931, Caballo, New Mexico.

5.5%
Loss ratio
1.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#175 of 199
New Mexico rank
2
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Caballo, NM (ZIP 87931) runs $1,097/yr on average: the 15th percentile nationally and 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,097
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
-16.6%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,097/yr
-16.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.01%
Avg severity: $5,973
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
-20.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87931 (Caballo, NM)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 87931 (Caballo, NM) runs $1,097 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 87931 comes in 38% below, the 15th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New Mexico homeowners pay $1,577 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 30% (below), ranking #175 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Farmington (ZIP 87401) at $1,097, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 87931 is 5.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.01% of policies in ZIP 87931 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,973. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.01%, a drop of 20.2% 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 16.6% through 2022, ranging $1,097 to $1,316 with a 5-year average of $1,171, an annualized rate of -4.4% 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 87931 Compares

vs National Average
$1,097 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,097 vs $1,577
30% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87931, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,097
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87931.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,316 -
2019 $1,109 -15.7%
2020 $1,167 +5.2%
2021 $1,169 +0.2%
2022 $1,097 -6.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,171
Premium Range
$1,097 - $1,316
Annual Change Rate
-4.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 87931

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 87931 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 87931?
ZIP 87931 (Caballo, NM) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 15th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,097 per year, #175 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed -16.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Caballo, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 87931: a claims frequency of 1.01%, a loss ratio of 5.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.01%, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87931 compared to the national average?
At $1,097/yr, ZIP 87931 runs 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87931?
ZIP 87931 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.01% in New Mexico, a drop of 20.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87931 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 87931 runs $1,097-$1,316 (5-year average $1,171). The annualized change rate is -4.4% per year.
How does ZIP 87931 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87931 has an average premium of $1,097/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 30% below the state average, ranking #175 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.