ZIP 88023 · Grant County

Bayard, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88023, Bayard, New Mexico.

25.3%
Loss ratio
1.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#198 of 199
New Mexico rank
131
Policies

The verdict

Bayard, NM (ZIP 88023) averages $960/yr for homeowners insurance, 46% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally.

$960
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+7.5%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$960/yr
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.66%
Avg severity: $5,222
Nonrenewal Rate
1.64%
+27.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88023 (Bayard, NM)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 88023 (Bayard, NM) at $960 per year for 2022 across approximately 131 reported policies. That is 46% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally. New Mexico homeowners pay $1,577 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 39% (below), ranking #198 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Las Cruces (ZIP 88001) at $977, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 88023 is 25.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.66% of policies in ZIP 88023 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,222. 1.64% of ZIP 88023 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 27.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.5% through 2022, ranging $893 to $1,020 with a 5-year average of $943, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 88023 Compares

vs National Average
$960 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$960 vs $1,577
39% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88023, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $960
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88023.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $893 -
2019 $912 +2.1%
2020 $930 +1.9%
2021 $1,020 +9.6%
2022 $960 -5.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$943
Premium Range
$893 - $1,020
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88023

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

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 88023?
At just the 5th national percentile, #198 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, homeowners in ZIP 88023 (Bayard, NM) pay a comparatively low $960 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bayard, NM?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 88023: claims frequency (4.66%), loss ratio (25.3%), and nonrenewal rate (1.64%), together placing this ZIP at the 5th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88023 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 88023 lands in the 5th percentile: its $960/yr average is 46% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88023?
ZIP 88023 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.64% in New Mexico, a rise of 27.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88023 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 88023 runs $893-$1,020 (5-year average $943). The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 88023 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88023 has an average premium of $960/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 39% below the state average, ranking #198 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.