ZIP 88201 · Chaves County

Roswell, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88201, Roswell, New Mexico.

32.3%
Loss ratio
0.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#25 of 199
New Mexico rank
4
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 88201 (Roswell, NM) homeowners insurance averages $2,195/yr, 82nd percentile nationally, 24% above the U.S. norm.

$2,195
Avg premium (2022)
+24%
vs U.S. average
+5.6%
since 2018
82nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,195/yr
+5.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.21%
Avg severity: $11,401
Nonrenewal Rate
0.96%
-3.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88201 (Roswell, NM)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 88201 (Roswell, NM) runs $2,195 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 4 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 88201 in the 82nd percentile, 24% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against New Mexico's average of $1,577, ZIP 88201 is 39% above, ranking #25 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Pecos (ZIP 87552) at $2,195, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.21%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,401. 0.96% of ZIP 88201 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 3.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 88201 costs have risen 5.6% since 2018, from a low of $2,078 to a high of $2,195, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 88201 Compares

vs National Average
$2,195 vs $1,776
24% above national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$2,195 vs $1,577
39% above state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88201, 2018–2022

$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250 20182019202020212022 $2,195
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88201.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,078 -
2019 $2,134 +2.7%
2020 $2,152 +0.9%
2021 $2,168 +0.8%
2022 $2,195 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,145
Premium Range
$2,078 - $2,195
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88201

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 88201?
At the 82nd percentile nationally, #25 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, ZIP 88201 (Roswell, NM) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,195 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Roswell, NM?
In ZIP 88201, insurers report a 32.3% loss ratio, a 6.21% claims frequency, and a 0.96% nonrenewal rate, the 82nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88201 compared to the national average?
ZIP 88201 premiums of $2,195/yr are 24% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 82nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88201?
Insurers decline to renew 0.96% of policies in ZIP 88201 in New Mexico, a drop of 3.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88201 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 88201 runs $2,078-$2,195 (5-year average $2,145). The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 88201 compare to the New Mexico state average?
The New Mexico state average is $1,577/yr; ZIP 88201 averages $2,195/yr, 39% above that figure, ranking #25 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.