ZIP 88240 · Lea County

Hobbs, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88240, Hobbs, New Mexico.

22.5%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#15 of 199
New Mexico rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Hobbs, NM (ZIP 88240) averages $2,478/yr for homeowners insurance, 40% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally.

$2,478
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
+2.9%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,478/yr
+2.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.66%
Avg severity: $11,945
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
-27.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88240 (Hobbs, NM)

ZIP 88240 (Hobbs, NM) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,478 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 22 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 88240 in the 88th percentile, 40% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against New Mexico's average of $1,577, ZIP 88240 is 57% above, ranking #15 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Alto (ZIP 88312) at $2,482, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 22.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 88240. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.66%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,945. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.85%, a drop of 27.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 88240 costs have risen 2.9% since 2018, from a low of $2,407 to a high of $2,478, 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 88240 Compares

vs National Average
$2,478 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$2,478 vs $1,577
57% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88240, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,420$2,440$2,460$2,480$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,478
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88240.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,407 -
2019 $2,468 +2.5%
2020 $2,464 -0.2%
2021 $2,461 -0.1%
2022 $2,478 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,456
Premium Range
$2,407 - $2,478
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88240

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 88240?
At the 88th percentile nationally, #15 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, ZIP 88240 (Hobbs, NM) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,478 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hobbs, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 88240: a claims frequency of 4.66%, a loss ratio of 22.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.85%, placing this ZIP in the 88th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88240 compared to the national average?
At $2,478/yr, ZIP 88240 runs 40% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88240?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88240 is 0.85%, a drop of 27.4% over the past 5 years in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88240 over 5 years?
ZIP 88240 premiums spanned $2,407 to $2,478 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,456. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 88240 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88240 has an average premium of $2,478/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 57% above the state average, ranking #15 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium.

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