ZIP 53094 · Jefferson County

Watertown, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 53094, Watertown, Wisconsin.

44.4%
Loss ratio
0.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#479 of 718
Wisconsin rank
82
Policies

The verdict

Watertown, WI (ZIP 53094) averages $1,132/yr for homeowners insurance, 36% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally.

$1,132
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+10.9%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,132/yr
+10.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.80%
Avg severity: $13,245
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
-23.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 53094 (Watertown, WI)

Homeowners in ZIP 53094 (Watertown, WI) pay an average of $1,132 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 82 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 53094 comes in 36% below, the 18th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Wisconsin homeowners pay $1,224 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (below), ranking #479 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Montello (ZIP 53949) at $1,131, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 44.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.80% of policies in ZIP 53094 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,245. 0.59% of ZIP 53094 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 23.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 53094 have risen by 10.9%, ranging from $1,021 to $1,132 with a five-year average of $1,066, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 53094 Compares

vs National Average
$1,132 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,132 vs $1,224
8% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 53094, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,132
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 53094.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,021 -
2019 $1,040 +1.9%
2020 $1,040 -0.0%
2021 $1,096 +5.3%
2022 $1,132 +3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,066
Premium Range
$1,021 - $1,132
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 53094

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

  • Put ZIP 53094 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Wisconsin's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Wisconsin 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 53094?
ZIP 53094 (Watertown, WI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 18th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,132 per year, #479 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +10.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Watertown, WI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 53094: a claims frequency of 3.80%, a loss ratio of 44.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.59%, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 53094 compared to the national average?
At $1,132/yr, ZIP 53094 runs 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53094?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53094 is 0.59%, a drop of 23.2% over the past 5 years in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 53094 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 53094 have ranged from $1,021 to $1,132, with a 5-year average of $1,066. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 53094 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 53094 has an average premium of $1,132/yr compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224/yr. This ZIP is 8% below the state average, ranking #479 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin 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.