ZIP 88048 · Doña Ana County

Mesquite, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88048, Mesquite, New Mexico.

17.5%
Loss ratio
1.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#158 of 199
New Mexico rank
76
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 88048 (Mesquite, NM) homeowners insurance averages $1,154/yr, 19th percentile nationally, 35% below the U.S. norm.

$1,154
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+1.0%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,154/yr
+1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.60%
Avg severity: $12,630
Nonrenewal Rate
1.60%
-35.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88048 (Mesquite, NM)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 88048 (Mesquite, NM) runs $1,154 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 76 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 88048 comes in 35% below, the 19th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New Mexico homeowners pay $1,577 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 27% (below), ranking #158 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Albuquerque (ZIP 87114) at $1,154, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 17.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 88048. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.60%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,630. Insurers decline to renew 1.60% of policies in ZIP 88048 at expiration, a drop of 35.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.0% through 2022, ranging $1,073 to $1,154 with a 5-year average of $1,117, 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 88048 Compares

vs National Average
$1,154 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,154 vs $1,577
27% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88048, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,154
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88048.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,143 -
2019 $1,083 -5.2%
2020 $1,073 -0.9%
2021 $1,131 +5.3%
2022 $1,154 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,117
Premium Range
$1,073 - $1,154
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88048

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 88048?
ZIP 88048 (Mesquite, NM) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 19th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,154 per year, #158 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed +1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mesquite, NM?
In ZIP 88048, insurers report a 17.5% loss ratio, a 1.60% claims frequency, and a 1.60% nonrenewal rate, the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88048 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 88048 lands in the 19th percentile: its $1,154/yr average is 35% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88048?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88048 is 1.60%, a drop of 35.6% over the past 5 years in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88048 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 88048 have ranged from $1,073 to $1,154, with a 5-year average of $1,117. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 88048 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88048 has an average premium of $1,154/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 27% below the state average, ranking #158 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.