ZIP 88312 · Lincoln County

Alto, NM Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 88312, Alto, New Mexico averages $2,482/yr.

54.9%
Loss ratio
4.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#14 of 199
New Mexico rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Alto, NM sits #2,953 nationally on average premium ($2,482) versus #494 on nonrenewal rate (4.29%).

$2,482
Avg premium (2022)
#2,953
of 25,593 on premium
#494
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
88th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
12/100
88312 - Alto, NM

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,482/yr
Avg premium, 12th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.04%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
79.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
7.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 88312's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,482 Higher than most more expensive than 88% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 88312. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New Mexico, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 88312; crosshairs: New Mexico averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$848.8$1462.7$2076.5$2690.3$3304.10.1%1.3%2.5%3.7%4.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 88023 · Bayard $960/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 88012 · Las Cruces $1,015/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 88063 · Sunland Park $1,043/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 87108 · Albuquerque $1,074/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 87110 · Albuquerque $1,082/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 88038 · Gila $1,093/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 87121 · Albuquerque $1,098/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 87124 · Rio Rancho $1,111/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 88029 · Columbus $1,129/yr · 4.65%
  • ZIP 87417 · Kirtland $1,134/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 88048 · Mesquite $1,154/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 87083 · Cochiti Lake $1,165/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 88022 · Arenas Valley $1,179/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 87106 · Albuquerque $1,199/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 88008 · Santa Teresa $1,217/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 87402 · Farmington $1,221/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 88044 · La Mesa $1,245/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 87111 · Albuquerque $1,270/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 87827 · Pie Town $1,296/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 87418 · La Plata $1,311/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 88081 · Chaparral $1,341/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 88021 · Anthony $1,380/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 87062 · Veguita $1,419/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 88350 · Timberon $1,438/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 87522 · Chimayo $1,464/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 87025 · Jemez Springs $1,475/yr · 1.86%
  • ZIP 87006 · Bosque $1,489/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 87556 · Questa $1,538/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 87016 · Estancia $1,573/yr · 2.14%
  • ZIP 87056 · Stanley $1,616/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 87544 · Los Alamos $1,642/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 87059 · Tijeras $1,681/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 88325 · High Rolls Mountain Park $1,712/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 87043 · Placitas $1,732/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 87048 · Corrales $1,775/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 87740 · Raton $1,790/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 87718 · Eagle Nest $1,822/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 87535 · Glorieta $1,832/yr · 3.10%
  • ZIP 87505 · Santa Fe $1,873/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 87010 · Cerrillos $2,010/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 87745 · Sapello $2,061/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 88232 · Hagerman $2,178/yr · 1.91%
  • ZIP 87552 · Pecos $2,195/yr · 2.60%
  • ZIP 88220 · Carlsbad $2,385/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 88130 · Portales $2,442/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 88312 · Alto (this ZIP) $2,482/yr · 4.29%
  • ZIP 88252 · Jal $2,489/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 87501 · Santa Fe $2,603/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 88135 · Texico $2,700/yr · 1.56%
  • ZIP 87506 · Santa Fe $3,193/yr · 0.44%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,482/yr
Above-median premium
+10.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.9%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.11%
Avg severity: $26,657
Nonrenewal Rate
4.29%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+2116.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88312 (Alto, NM)

Homeowners in ZIP 88312 (Alto, NM) pay an average of $2,482 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 10 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 40% above that mark and lands in the 88th national percentile. New Mexico homeowners pay $1,577 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 57% (above), ranking #14 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Hobbs (ZIP 88240) at $2,478, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 54.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 88312. About 5.11% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,657. 4.29% of ZIP 88312 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 2116.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 88312 premiums risen 10.4%, spanning $2,247 to $2,482 (five-year average: $2,353), an annualized rate of +2.5% per year.

FEMA NRI places Lincoln County in the upper risk band at 79.5 (Relatively Low): national 79th percentile, #12/32 inside New Mexico, and 31% above the 60.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Wildfire. Social Vulnerability Index 82.5 · Community Resilience 7.2. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 88312 Compares

vs National Average
$2,482 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$2,482 vs $1,577
57% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88312, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,482
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88312.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,247 -
2019 $2,270 +1.1%
2020 $2,390 +5.3%
2021 $2,376 -0.6%
2022 $2,482 +4.4%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 88312

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,353
Premium Range
$2,247 - $2,482
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Lincoln County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 88312 via FIPS 35027. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
79.5
Relatively Low · 79th national percentile
In-state county rank
#12
of 32 New Mexico counties · state mean 60.7
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $14,534,903

Social Vulnerability Index 82.5 · Community Resilience 7.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively High
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New Mexico NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside New Mexico for ZIP 88312

ZIP 88312's county NRI is 79.5 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not New Mexico containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,482/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (4.29% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 88312?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 88312 (Alto, NM): $2,482/year as of 2022, the 88th national percentile, #14 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed +10.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alto, NM?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 88312: a claims frequency of 5.11%, a loss ratio of 54.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 4.29%, placing this ZIP in the 88th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88312 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 88312 lands in the 88th percentile: its $2,482/yr average is 40% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88312?
Insurers decline to renew 4.29% of policies in ZIP 88312 in New Mexico, a rise of 2116.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88312 over 5 years?
ZIP 88312 premiums spanned $2,247 to $2,482 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,353. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 88312 compare to the New Mexico state average?
The New Mexico state average is $1,577/yr; ZIP 88312 averages $2,482/yr, 57% above that figure, ranking #14 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 88312?
Lincoln County scores 79.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 79th percentile nationally and #12 of 32 New Mexico counties. The index's top hazard label is Wildfire. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively High, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 88312

This ZIP's premiums run at the 88th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.