ZIP 88081 · Otero County

Chaparral, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88081, Chaparral, New Mexico.

61.7%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#114 of 199
New Mexico rank
15
Policies

The verdict

At $1,341/yr, Chaparral, NM (ZIP 88081) sits in the 34th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,341
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+6.2%
since 2018
34th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,341/yr
+6.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
61.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.58%
Avg severity: $18,087
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-29.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88081 (Chaparral, NM)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 88081 (Chaparral, NM) runs $1,341 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 15 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 24% below that mark and lands in the 34th national percentile. New Mexico homeowners pay $1,577 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 15% (below), ranking #114 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Mcintosh (ZIP 87032) at $1,349, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 61.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.58%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,087. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.70%, a drop of 29.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.2% through 2022, ranging $1,263 to $1,367 with a 5-year average of $1,336, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 88081 Compares

vs National Average
$1,341 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,341 vs $1,577
15% below state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88081, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,341
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88081.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,263 -
2019 $1,359 +7.5%
2020 $1,349 -0.7%
2021 $1,367 +1.3%
2022 $1,341 -1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,336
Premium Range
$1,263 - $1,367
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88081

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

  • Put ZIP 88081 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 88081?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 88081 (Chaparral, NM) averages $1,341 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 34th percentile, #114 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed +6.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chaparral, NM?
In ZIP 88081, insurers report a 61.7% loss ratio, a 4.58% claims frequency, and a 0.70% nonrenewal rate, the 34th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88081 compared to the national average?
At $1,341/yr, ZIP 88081 runs 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 34th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88081?
ZIP 88081 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.70% in New Mexico, a drop of 29.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88081 over 5 years?
ZIP 88081 premiums spanned $1,263 to $1,367 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,336. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 88081 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88081 has an average premium of $1,341/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #114 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.