ZIP 88124 · Curry County
Melrose, NM Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88124, Melrose, New Mexico.
- 11.1%
- Loss ratio
- 1.75%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #23 of 199
- New Mexico rank
The verdict
Melrose, NM (ZIP 88124) averages $2,313/yr for homeowners insurance, 30% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally.
- $2,313
- Avg premium (2022)
- +30%
- vs U.S. average
- +2.6%
- since 2018
- 85th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 88124 (Melrose, NM)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 88124 (Melrose, NM) runs $2,313 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 88124 in the 85th percentile, 30% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 47% above, ranking #23 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Ribera (ZIP 87560) at $2,355, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 11.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 6.14% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,185. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.75% in this ZIP, a rise of 61.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 88124 premiums risen 2.6%, spanning $2,128 to $2,313 (five-year average: $2,221), an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 88124 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 88124, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,253 | - |
| 2019 | $2,128 | -5.6% |
| 2020 | $2,148 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $2,263 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $2,313 | +2.2% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 88124
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Put ZIP 88124 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- See how New Mexico compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. New Mexico overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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