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.
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
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 88256, 2018–2022
| 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
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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
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