ZIP 88001 · Doña Ana County

Las Cruces, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88001, Las Cruces, New Mexico.

29.8%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#197 of 199
New Mexico rank
1,273
Policies

The verdict

Las Cruces, NM (ZIP 88001) averages $977/yr for homeowners insurance, 45% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally.

$977
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+5.9%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$977/yr
+5.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.18%
Avg severity: $6,980
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
-20.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88001 (Las Cruces, NM)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 88001 (Las Cruces, NM) at $977 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,273 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 88001 comes in 45% below, the 6th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The New Mexico statewide average is $1,577 per year; this ZIP sits 38% below that figure, ranking #197 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Grants (ZIP 87020) at $988, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 88001 shows a 29.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.18%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,980. Insurers decline to renew 0.63% of policies in ZIP 88001 at expiration, a drop of 20.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 88001 have risen by 5.9%, ranging from $923 to $977 with a five-year average of $955, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 88001 Compares

vs National Average
$977 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$977 vs $1,577
38% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88001, 2018–2022

$920$940$960$980 20182019202020212022 $977
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88001.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $923 -
2019 $941 +2.0%
2020 $964 +2.4%
2021 $972 +0.9%
2022 $977 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$955
Premium Range
$923 - $977
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88001

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 88001?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 88001 (Las Cruces, NM) is comparatively affordable at $977 per year as of 2022, just the 6th percentile nationally, #197 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed +5.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Las Cruces, NM?
In ZIP 88001, insurers report a 29.8% loss ratio, a 4.18% claims frequency, and a 0.63% nonrenewal rate, the 6th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88001 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 88001 lands in the 6th percentile: its $977/yr average is 45% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88001?
Insurers decline to renew 0.63% of policies in ZIP 88001 in New Mexico, a drop of 20.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88001 over 5 years?
ZIP 88001 premiums spanned $923 to $977 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $955. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 88001 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88001 runs 38% below the New Mexico state average ($1,577/yr vs this ZIP's $977/yr), ranking #197 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.