ZIP 88230 · Chaves County

Dexter, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88230, Dexter, New Mexico.

78.2%
Loss ratio
0.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#30 of 199
New Mexico rank
8
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 88230 (Dexter, NM) homeowners insurance averages $2,158/yr, 81st percentile nationally, 22% above the U.S. norm.

$2,158
Avg premium (2022)
+22%
vs U.S. average
+3.9%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,158/yr
+3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
78.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.41%
Avg severity: $26,315
Nonrenewal Rate
0.29%
-86.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88230 (Dexter, NM)

ZIP 88230 (Dexter, NM) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,158 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 88230 in the 81st percentile, 22% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. New Mexico homeowners pay $1,577 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 37% (above), ranking #30 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Nogal (ZIP 88341) at $2,157, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 78.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 88230. 6.41% of policies in ZIP 88230 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,315. 0.29% of ZIP 88230 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 86.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 88230 premiums risen 3.9%, spanning $2,076 to $2,297 (five-year average: $2,206), an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 88230 Compares

vs National Average
$2,158 vs $1,776
22% above national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$2,158 vs $1,577
37% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88230, 2018–2022

$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350 20182019202020212022 $2,158
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88230.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,076 -
2019 $2,232 +7.5%
2020 $2,267 +1.6%
2021 $2,297 +1.3%
2022 $2,158 -6.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,206
Premium Range
$2,076 - $2,297
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88230

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 88230?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 88230 (Dexter, NM): $2,158/year as of 2022, the 81st national percentile, #30 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed +3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dexter, NM?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 88230: claims frequency (6.41%), loss ratio (78.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.29%), together placing this ZIP at the 81st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88230 compared to the national average?
At $2,158/yr, ZIP 88230 runs 22% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88230?
Insurers decline to renew 0.29% of policies in ZIP 88230 in New Mexico, a drop of 86.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88230 over 5 years?
ZIP 88230 premiums spanned $2,076 to $2,297 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,206. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 88230 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88230 has an average premium of $2,158/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 37% above the state average, ranking #30 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.