ZIP 88301 · Lincoln County

Carrizozo, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88301, Carrizozo, New Mexico.

158.0%
Loss ratio
0.97%
Nonrenewal rate
#108 of 199
New Mexico rank

The verdict

At $1,384/yr, Carrizozo, NM (ZIP 88301) sits in the 38th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 22% below the U.S. average.

$1,384
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
-6.5%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,384/yr
-6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
158.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.83%
Avg severity: $45,261
Nonrenewal Rate
0.97%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88301 (Carrizozo, NM)

Homeowners in ZIP 88301 (Carrizozo, NM) pay an average of $1,384 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 88301 in the 38th percentile, 22% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. New Mexico homeowners pay $1,577 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #108 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Magdalena (ZIP 87825) at $1,385, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 88301 is 158.0%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 4.83% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $45,261. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.97%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 6.5% through 2022, ranging $1,384 to $1,480 with a 5-year average of $1,438, an annualized rate of -1.7% 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 88301 Compares

vs National Average
$1,384 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,384 vs $1,577
12% below state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88301, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,384
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88301.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,480 -
2019 $1,479 -0.0%
2020 $1,449 -2.0%
2021 $1,400 -3.4%
2022 $1,384 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,438
Premium Range
$1,384 - $1,480
Annual Change Rate
-1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88301

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 88301 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
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 88301?
At the 38th percentile nationally, #108 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico, ZIP 88301 (Carrizozo, NM) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,384 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -6.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Carrizozo, NM?
ZIP 88301 is running a loss ratio above 100% (158.0%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 4.83% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.97%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88301 compared to the national average?
At $1,384/yr, ZIP 88301 runs 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88301?
Insurers decline to renew 0.97% of policies in ZIP 88301 in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88301 over 5 years?
ZIP 88301 premiums spanned $1,384 to $1,480 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,438. The annualized change rate is -1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 88301 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88301 runs 12% below the New Mexico state average ($1,577/yr vs this ZIP's $1,384/yr), ranking #108 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.