ZIP 88310 · Otero County

Alamogordo, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88310, Alamogordo, New Mexico.

46.6%
Loss ratio
1.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#120 of 199
New Mexico rank
32
Policies

The verdict

Alamogordo, NM (ZIP 88310) averages $1,301/yr for homeowners insurance, 27% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally.

$1,301
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+14.5%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,301/yr
+14.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.92%
Avg severity: $12,329
Nonrenewal Rate
1.00%
+5.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88310 (Alamogordo, NM)

ZIP 88310 (Alamogordo, NM) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,301 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 32 reported policies. That is 27% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 31st percentile nationally. Compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577, this ZIP runs 18% below, ranking #120 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Hanover (ZIP 88041) at $1,297, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 46.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 88310. 4.92% of policies in ZIP 88310 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,329. Insurers decline to renew 1.00% of policies in ZIP 88310 at expiration, a rise of 5.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 88310 costs have risen 14.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,136 to a high of $1,301, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 88310 Compares

vs National Average
$1,301 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,301 vs $1,577
18% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88310, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,301
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88310.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,136 -
2019 $1,193 +5.0%
2020 $1,248 +4.7%
2021 $1,286 +3.0%
2022 $1,301 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,233
Premium Range
$1,136 - $1,301
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88310

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 88310 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
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 88310?
ZIP 88310 (Alamogordo, NM) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,301 per year as of 2022 (31st percentile, #120 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico). Premiums have changed +14.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alamogordo, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 88310: a claims frequency of 4.92%, a loss ratio of 46.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.00%, placing this ZIP in the 31st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88310 compared to the national average?
ZIP 88310 premiums of $1,301/yr are 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 31st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88310?
ZIP 88310 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.00% in New Mexico, a rise of 5.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88310 over 5 years?
ZIP 88310 premiums spanned $1,136 to $1,301 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,233. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 88310 compare to the New Mexico state average?
ZIP 88310 has an average premium of $1,301/yr compared to the New Mexico state average of $1,577/yr. This ZIP is 18% below the state average, ranking #120 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.