ZIP 88231 · Lea County

Eunice, NM Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 88231, Eunice, New Mexico averages $2,411/yr.

18.6%
Loss ratio
1.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#18 of 199
New Mexico rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Eunice, NM sits #3,335 nationally on average premium ($2,411) versus #7,312 on nonrenewal rate (1.22%).

$2,411
Avg premium (2022)
#3,335
of 25,593 on premium
#7,312
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
87th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
15/100
88231 - Eunice, NM

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,411/yr
Avg premium, 13th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
86.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
1.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 88231's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,411 Higher than most more expensive than 87% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 88231. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Mexico, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 88231; crosshairs: New Mexico averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$848.8$1462.7$2076.5$2690.3$3304.10.1%1.3%2.5%3.7%4.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 88023 · Bayard $960/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 88012 · Las Cruces $1,015/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 88063 · Sunland Park $1,043/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 87108 · Albuquerque $1,074/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 87110 · Albuquerque $1,082/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 88038 · Gila $1,093/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 87121 · Albuquerque $1,098/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 87124 · Rio Rancho $1,111/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 88029 · Columbus $1,129/yr · 4.65%
  • ZIP 87417 · Kirtland $1,134/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 88048 · Mesquite $1,154/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 87083 · Cochiti Lake $1,165/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 88022 · Arenas Valley $1,179/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 87106 · Albuquerque $1,199/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 88008 · Santa Teresa $1,217/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 87402 · Farmington $1,221/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 88044 · La Mesa $1,245/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 87111 · Albuquerque $1,270/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 87827 · Pie Town $1,296/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 87418 · La Plata $1,311/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 88081 · Chaparral $1,341/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 88021 · Anthony $1,380/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 87062 · Veguita $1,419/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 88350 · Timberon $1,438/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 87522 · Chimayo $1,464/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 87025 · Jemez Springs $1,475/yr · 1.86%
  • ZIP 87006 · Bosque $1,489/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 87556 · Questa $1,538/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 87016 · Estancia $1,573/yr · 2.14%
  • ZIP 87056 · Stanley $1,616/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 87544 · Los Alamos $1,642/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 87059 · Tijeras $1,681/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 88325 · High Rolls Mountain Park $1,712/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 87043 · Placitas $1,732/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 87048 · Corrales $1,775/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 87740 · Raton $1,790/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 87718 · Eagle Nest $1,822/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 87535 · Glorieta $1,832/yr · 3.10%
  • ZIP 87505 · Santa Fe $1,873/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 87010 · Cerrillos $2,010/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 87745 · Sapello $2,061/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 88232 · Hagerman $2,178/yr · 1.91%
  • ZIP 87552 · Pecos $2,195/yr · 2.60%
  • ZIP 88220 · Carlsbad $2,385/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 88231 · Eunice (this ZIP) $2,411/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 88130 · Portales $2,442/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 88252 · Jal $2,489/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 87501 · Santa Fe $2,603/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 88135 · Texico $2,700/yr · 1.56%
  • ZIP 87506 · Santa Fe $3,193/yr · 0.44%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,411/yr
Above-median premium
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.40%
Avg severity: $10,164
Nonrenewal Rate
1.22%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+32.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88231 (Eunice, NM)

ZIP 88231 (Eunice, NM) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,411 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 36% above that mark and lands in the 87th national percentile. Against New Mexico's average of $1,577, ZIP 88231 is 53% above, ranking #18 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Clovis (ZIP 88101) at $2,402, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 18.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 4.40% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,164. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.22% in this ZIP, a rise of 32.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.0% through 2022, ranging $2,275 to $2,411 with a 5-year average of $2,363, an annualized rate of +1.5% per year.

Lea County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 86.0 (Relatively Moderate), 86th percentile nationally and #5 of 32 New Mexico counties - 42% above the state mean of 60.7. Dominant mapped hazard: Wildfire. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 66.0 · Community Resilience 1.4. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 88231 Compares

vs National Average
$2,411 vs $1,776
36% above national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$2,411 vs $1,577
53% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88231, 2018–2022

$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450 20182019202020212022 $2,411
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88231.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,275 -
2019 $2,391 +5.1%
2020 $2,360 -1.3%
2021 $2,376 +0.7%
2022 $2,411 +1.5%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 88231 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,363
Premium Range
$2,275 - $2,411
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Lea County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 88231 via FIPS 35025. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
86.0
Relatively Moderate · 86th national percentile
In-state county rank
#5
of 32 New Mexico counties · state mean 60.7
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $9,920,251

Social Vulnerability Index 66.0 · Community Resilience 1.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively High
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Mexico NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 88231's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 88231's county NRI is 86.0 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not New Mexico containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,411/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.22% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 88231?
At the 87th percentile nationally, #18 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, ZIP 88231 (Eunice, NM) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,411 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +6.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Eunice, NM?
In ZIP 88231, insurers report a 18.6% loss ratio, a 4.40% claims frequency, and a 1.22% nonrenewal rate, the 87th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88231 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 88231 lands in the 87th percentile: its $2,411/yr average is 36% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88231?
ZIP 88231 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.22% in New Mexico, a rise of 32.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88231 over 5 years?
ZIP 88231 premiums spanned $2,275 to $2,411 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,363. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 88231 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88231 has an average premium of $2,411/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 53% above the state average, ranking #18 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 88231?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 88231 (Lea) is 86.0 - #5/32 in New Mexico, 86th national percentile, top hazard Wildfire. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 88231

This ZIP's premiums run at the 87th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.