ZIP 88312 · Lincoln County

Alto, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88312, Alto, New Mexico.

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

The verdict

ZIP 88312 (Alto, NM) homeowners insurance averages $2,482/yr, 88th percentile nationally, 40% above the U.S. norm.

$2,482
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
+10.4%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,482/yr
+10.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.11%
Avg severity: $26,657
Nonrenewal Rate
4.29%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 88312

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

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 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.

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