ZIP 88256 · Eddy County

Loving, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88256, Loving, New Mexico.

152.1%
Loss ratio
2.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#27 of 199
New Mexico rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Loving, NM (ZIP 88256) averages $2,185/yr for homeowners insurance, 23% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally.

$2,185
Avg premium (2022)
+23%
vs U.S. average
+5.2%
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)
$2,185/yr
+5.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
152.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
26.71%
Avg severity: $12,441
Nonrenewal Rate
2.74%
+237.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88256 (Loving, NM)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 88256 (Loving, NM) at $2,185 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 23% above that mark and lands in the 81st national percentile. Against New Mexico's average of $1,577, ZIP 88256 is 39% above, ranking #27 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Tucumcari (ZIP 88401) at $2,188, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 88256 is 152.1%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 26.71% of policies in ZIP 88256 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,441. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.74% in this ZIP, a rise of 237.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.2% through 2022, ranging $2,028 to $2,213 with a 5-year average of $2,128, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 88256 Compares

vs National Average
$2,185 vs $1,776
23% above national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$2,185 vs $1,577
39% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88256, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250 20182019202020212022 $2,185
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88256.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,077 -
2019 $2,138 +3.0%
2020 $2,028 -5.1%
2021 $2,213 +9.1%
2022 $2,185 -1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,128
Premium Range
$2,028 - $2,213
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88256

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

  • Compare ZIP 88256 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • New Mexico's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. New Mexico overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 88256?
At the 81st percentile nationally, #27 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, ZIP 88256 (Loving, NM) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,185 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Loving, NM?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 88256: a claims frequency of 26.71% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.74%, against a loss ratio above 100% (152.1%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88256 compared to the national average?
At $2,185/yr, ZIP 88256 runs 23% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88256?
ZIP 88256 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.74% in New Mexico, a rise of 237.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88256 over 5 years?
ZIP 88256 premiums spanned $2,028 to $2,213 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,128. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 88256 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88256 runs 39% above the New Mexico state average ($1,577/yr vs this ZIP's $2,185/yr), ranking #27 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.