ZIP 87935 · Sierra County

Elephant Butte, NM Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 87935, Elephant Butte, New Mexico averages $1,186/yr.

105.2%
Loss ratio
0.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#149 of 199
New Mexico rank
18
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 87935 (Elephant Butte, NM) is #19,984 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #19,530 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,186
Avg premium (2022)
#19,984
of 25,593 on premium
#19,530
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
22nd
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

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
56/100
87935 - Elephant Butte, 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+
$1,186/yr
Avg premium, 78th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
55.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
7.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 87935's premium sits nationally

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

$1,186 Among the lowest lower than 78% 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 87935. 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 87935; 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 88022 · Arenas Valley $1,179/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 87935 · Elephant Butte (this ZIP) $1,186/yr · 0.38%
  • 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)
$1,186/yr
Below-median premium
-1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
105.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.90%
Avg severity: $18,092
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-52.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 87935 (Elephant Butte, NM)

Homeowners in ZIP 87935 (Elephant Butte, NM) pay an average of $1,186 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 18 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 87935 comes in 33% below, the 22nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New Mexico's average of $1,577, ZIP 87935 is 25% below, ranking #149 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Aztec (ZIP 87410) at $1,181, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 105.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 6.90% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,092. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.38%, a drop of 52.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 87935 costs have fallen 1.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,167 to a high of $1,219, an annualized rate of -0.3% per year.

For ZIP 87935, county-level FEMA NRI is 55.8 in Sierra - middle of the national distribution (56th percentile) and #22 among 32 New Mexico counties. Top hazard on the index: Drought. Social Vulnerability Index 95.2 · Community Resilience 7.9.

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 87935 Compares

vs National Average
$1,186 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,186 vs $1,577
25% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 87935, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,186
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 87935.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,197 -
2019 $1,167 -2.5%
2020 $1,219 +4.5%
2021 $1,195 -2.0%
2022 $1,186 -0.8%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 87935

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,193
Premium Range
$1,167 - $1,219
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Sierra County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 87935 via FIPS 35051. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
55.8
Relatively Low · 56th national percentile
In-state county rank
#22
of 32 New Mexico counties · state mean 60.7
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $377,539

Social Vulnerability Index 95.2 · Community Resilience 7.9

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Cross-state peers for ZIP 87935: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside New Mexico. County hazard context (Sierra, NRI 55.8) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,186/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.38% 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 87935?
ZIP 87935 (Elephant Butte, NM) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,186 per year as of 2022 (22nd percentile, #149 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico). Premiums have changed -1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elephant Butte, NM?
ZIP 87935 is running a loss ratio above 100% (105.2%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 6.90% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.38%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 87935 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 87935 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,186/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87935?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 87935 is 0.38%, a drop of 52.5% over the past 5 years in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 87935 over 5 years?
ZIP 87935 premiums spanned $1,167 to $1,219 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,193. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 87935 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 87935 has an average premium of $1,186/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 25% below the state average, ranking #149 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 87935?
Sierra County scores 55.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 56th percentile nationally and #22 of 32 New Mexico counties. The index's top hazard label is Drought. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 87935

This ZIP's premiums run at the 22nd 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.