ZIP 88346 · Lincoln County

Ruidoso Downs, NM Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 88346, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico.

63.1%
Loss ratio
3.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#79 of 199
New Mexico rank
20
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 88346 (Ruidoso Downs, NM) homeowners insurance averages $1,592/yr, 53rd percentile nationally, 10% below the U.S. norm.

$1,592
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+11.6%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,592/yr
+11.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
63.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.78%
Avg severity: $10,274
Nonrenewal Rate
3.07%
+94.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 88346 (Ruidoso Downs, NM)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 88346 (Ruidoso Downs, NM) runs $1,592 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 20 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 88346 comes in 10% below, the 53rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New Mexico homeowners pay $1,577 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (above), ranking #79 of 199 tracked ZIPs in New Mexico by premium. The closest-priced peer within New Mexico is Mountainair (ZIP 87036) at $1,593, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 63.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 88346. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 9.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,274. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 3.07% in this ZIP, a rise of 94.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 11.6% through 2022, ranging $1,427 to $1,592 with a 5-year average of $1,501, an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 88346 Compares

vs National Average
$1,592 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs New Mexico Average
$1,592 vs $1,577
1% above state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 88346, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,592
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 88346.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,427 -
2019 $1,472 +3.2%
2020 $1,510 +2.5%
2021 $1,505 -0.3%
2022 $1,592 +5.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,501
Premium Range
$1,427 - $1,592
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 88346

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

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 88346?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 88346 (Ruidoso Downs, NM) averages $1,592 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 53rd percentile, #79 of 199 ZIPs in New Mexico. Premiums have changed +11.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ruidoso Downs, NM?
In ZIP 88346, insurers report a 63.1% loss ratio, a 9.78% claims frequency, and a 3.07% nonrenewal rate, the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 88346 compared to the national average?
ZIP 88346 premiums of $1,592/yr are 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88346?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 88346 is 3.07%, a rise of 94.3% over the past 5 years in New Mexico.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 88346 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 88346 have ranged from $1,427 to $1,592, with a 5-year average of $1,501. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 88346 compare to the New Mexico state average?
The New Mexico state average is $1,577/yr; ZIP 88346 averages $1,592/yr, 1% above that figure, ranking #79 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.