ZIP 89521 · Washoe County
Reno, NV Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 89521, Reno, Nevada.
- 26.5%
- Loss ratio
- 0.50%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #57 of 137
- Nevada rank
- 129
- Policies
The verdict
Reno, NV (ZIP 89521) averages $1,129/yr for homeowners insurance, 36% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally.
- $1,129
- Avg premium (2022)
- -36%
- vs U.S. average
- +13.2%
- since 2018
- 17th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 89521 (Reno, NV)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 89521 (Reno, NV) runs $1,129 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 129 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 36% below that mark and lands in the 17th national percentile. Compared to the Nevada state average of $1,253, this ZIP runs 10% below, ranking #57 of 137 tracked ZIPs in Nevada by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nevada is Las Vegas (ZIP 89138) at $1,130, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 89521 is 26.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.15%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,939. Insurers decline to renew 0.50% of policies in ZIP 89521 at expiration, a rise of 10.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 89521 have risen by 13.2%, ranging from $997 to $1,129 with a five-year average of $1,073, an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 89521 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 89521, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $997 | - |
| 2019 | $1,039 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | $1,090 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $1,111 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $1,129 | +1.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 89521
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Compare ZIP 89521 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Nevada compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Nevada 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
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