ZIP 88038 · Grant County

Gila, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88038, Gila, New Mexico.

3.1%
Loss ratio
1.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#177 of 199
New Mexico rank

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Gila, NM (ZIP 88038) runs $1,093/yr on average: the 14th percentile nationally and 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,093
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
-0.8%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,093/yr
-0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.22%
Avg severity: $2,800
Nonrenewal Rate
1.22%
-58.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88038 (Gila, NM)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 88038 (Gila, NM) runs $1,093 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 38% below that mark and lands in the 14th national percentile. Against New Mexico's average of $1,577, ZIP 88038 is 31% below, ranking #177 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Albuquerque (ZIP 87123) at $1,093, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 88038 shows a 3.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.22% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,800. Insurers decline to renew 1.22% of policies in ZIP 88038 at expiration, a drop of 58.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 0.8% through 2022, ranging $1,093 to $1,163 with a 5-year average of $1,119, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 88038 Compares

vs National Average
$1,093 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,093 vs $1,577
31% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88038, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,093
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88038.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,101 -
2019 $1,163 +5.6%
2020 $1,129 -2.9%
2021 $1,110 -1.6%
2022 $1,093 -1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,119
Premium Range
$1,093 - $1,163
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88038

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

  • Compare ZIP 88038 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • New Mexico's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New Mexico overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 88038?
ZIP 88038 (Gila, NM) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 14th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,093 per year, #177 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed -0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gila, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 88038: a claims frequency of 1.22%, a loss ratio of 3.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.22%, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88038 compared to the national average?
At $1,093/yr, ZIP 88038 runs 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88038?
Insurers decline to renew 1.22% of policies in ZIP 88038 in New Mexico, a drop of 58.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88038 over 5 years?
ZIP 88038 premiums spanned $1,093 to $1,163 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,119. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 88038 compare to the New Mexico state average?
The New Mexico state average is $1,577/yr; ZIP 88038 averages $1,093/yr, 31% below that figure, ranking #177 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.