ZIP 88260 · Lea County

Lovington, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88260, Lovington, New Mexico.

494.4%
Loss ratio
0.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#9 of 199
New Mexico rank
7
Policies

The verdict

At $2,644/yr, Lovington, NM (ZIP 88260) sits in the 91st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 49% above the U.S. average.

$2,644
Avg premium (2022)
+49%
vs U.S. average
-3.0%
since 2018
91st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,644/yr
-3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
494.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
63.33%
Avg severity: $20,636
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
-73.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88260 (Lovington, NM)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 88260 (Lovington, NM) runs $2,644 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 7 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 88260 in the 91st percentile, 49% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. New Mexico homeowners pay $1,577 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 68% (above), ranking #9 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Valdez (ZIP 87580) at $2,653, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 88260 is 494.4%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 63.33% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,636. 0.38% of ZIP 88260 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 73.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 88260 have fallen by 3.0%, ranging from $2,642 to $2,724 with a five-year average of $2,675, an annualized rate of -0.8% 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 88260 Compares

vs National Average
$2,644 vs $1,776
49% above national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$2,644 vs $1,577
68% above state avg
National Percentile
91th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88260, 2018–2022

$2,620$2,640$2,660$2,680$2,700$2,720$2,740 20182019202020212022 $2,644
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88260.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,724 -
2019 $2,709 -0.6%
2020 $2,655 -2.0%
2021 $2,642 -0.5%
2022 $2,644 +0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,675
Premium Range
$2,642 - $2,724
Annual Change Rate
-0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88260

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

  • Put ZIP 88260 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 88260?
ZIP 88260 (Lovington, NM) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,644 per year as of 2022, in the 91st percentile nationally, #9 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed -3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lovington, NM?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 88260: a claims frequency of 63.33% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.38%, against a loss ratio above 100% (494.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88260 compared to the national average?
At $2,644/yr, ZIP 88260 runs 49% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 91st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88260?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88260 is 0.38%, a drop of 73.2% over the past 5 years in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88260 over 5 years?
ZIP 88260 premiums spanned $2,642 to $2,724 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,675. The annualized change rate is -0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 88260 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88260 has an average premium of $2,644/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 68% above the state average, ranking #9 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.