ZIP 88012 Insurance Data

Las Cruces, New Mexico · Doña Ana County · 27 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,015/yr
+5.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.86%
Avg severity: $11,520
Nonrenewal Rate
0.82%
-17.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88012 (Las Cruces, NM)

ZIP 88012 (Las Cruces, NM) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,015 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 27 reported policies. That is 43% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 9th percentile nationally. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 36% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 88012 is 43.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,520. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.82% in this ZIP, a drop of 17.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 88012 have risen by 5.2%, ranging from $965 to $1,034 with a five-year average of $1,005 — an annualized rate of +1.3% per year. 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 88012 Compares

vs National Average
$1,015 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,015 vs $1,577
36% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $965
2019 $994 +3.1%
2020 $1,016 +2.2%
2021 $1,034 +1.7%
2022 $1,015 -1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,005
Premium Range
$965 - $1,034
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 88012?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 88012 (Las Cruces, NM) is $1,015 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Las Cruces, NM?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.86% in this ZIP), loss ratio (43.8%), and nonrenewal rates (0.82%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88012 compared to the national average?
ZIP 88012 premiums of $1,015/yr are 43% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88012?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88012 is 0.82%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -17.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88012 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 88012 have ranged from $965 to $1,034, with a 5-year average of $1,005. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 88012 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88012 has an average premium of $1,015/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 36% below the state average.

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