ZIP 89801 · Elko County

Elko, NV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 89801, Elko, Nevada.

23.8%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#66 of 137
Nevada rank
5
Policies

The verdict

At $1,080/yr, Elko, NV (ZIP 89801) sits in the 13th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,080
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+3.4%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,080/yr
+3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.13%
Avg severity: $12,082
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
+35.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 89801 (Elko, NV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 89801 (Elko, NV) runs $1,080 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 5 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 89801 in the 13th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Nevada homeowners pay $1,253 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (below), ranking #66 of 137 tracked ZIPs in Nevada by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nevada is Reno (ZIP 89502) at $1,079, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 89801 shows a 23.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.13%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,082. 0.71% of ZIP 89801 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 35.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.4% through 2022, ranging $1,044 to $1,080 with a 5-year average of $1,063, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 89801 Compares

vs National Average
$1,080 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Nevada Average
$1,080 vs $1,253
14% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 89801, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090 20182019202020212022 $1,080
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 89801.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,044 -
2019 $1,057 +1.3%
2020 $1,075 +1.7%
2021 $1,061 -1.4%
2022 $1,080 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,063
Premium Range
$1,044 - $1,080
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 89801

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

  • Compare ZIP 89801 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 89801?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 89801 (Elko, NV) is comparatively affordable at $1,080 per year as of 2022, just the 13th percentile nationally, #66 of 137 ZIPs in Nevada. Premiums have changed +3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elko, NV?
In ZIP 89801, insurers report a 23.8% loss ratio, a 2.13% claims frequency, and a 0.71% nonrenewal rate, the 13th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 89801 compared to the national average?
At $1,080/yr, ZIP 89801 runs 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 89801?
Insurers decline to renew 0.71% of policies in ZIP 89801 in Nevada, a rise of 35.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 89801 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 89801 have ranged from $1,044 to $1,080, with a 5-year average of $1,063. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 89801 compare to the Nevada state average?
ZIP 89801 runs 14% below the Nevada state average ($1,253/yr vs this ZIP's $1,080/yr), ranking #66 of 137 tracked ZIPs in Nevada 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.