ZIP 87935 · Sierra County

Elephant Butte, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 87935, Elephant Butte, New Mexico.

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

The verdict

ZIP 87935 (Elephant Butte, NM) homeowners insurance averages $1,186/yr, 22nd percentile nationally, 33% below the U.S. norm.

$1,186
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
-1.0%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,186/yr
-1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
105.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.90%
Avg severity: $18,092
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
-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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 87935

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

  • Put ZIP 87935 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how New Mexico compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. New Mexico overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 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.

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.