ZIP 53156 · Jefferson County

Palmyra, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 53156, Palmyra, Wisconsin.

24.0%
Loss ratio
0.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#364 of 718
Wisconsin rank
35
Policies

The verdict

Palmyra, WI (ZIP 53156) averages $1,197/yr for homeowners insurance, 33% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally.

$1,197
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+4.5%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,197/yr
+4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.98%
Avg severity: $14,550
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
-27.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 53156 (Palmyra, WI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 53156 (Palmyra, WI) runs $1,197 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 35 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 53156 in the 23rd percentile, 33% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Wisconsin's average of $1,224, ZIP 53156 is 2% below, ranking #364 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Three Lakes (ZIP 54562) at $1,197, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 24.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 1.98% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,550. Insurers decline to renew 0.56% of policies in ZIP 53156 at expiration, a drop of 27.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 53156 costs have risen 4.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,140 to a high of $1,206, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 53156 Compares

vs National Average
$1,197 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,197 vs $1,224
2% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 53156, 2018–2022

$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220 20182019202020212022 $1,197
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 53156.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,145 -
2019 $1,140 -0.5%
2020 $1,143 +0.2%
2021 $1,206 +5.5%
2022 $1,197 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,166
Premium Range
$1,140 - $1,206
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 53156

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 53156?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 53156 (Palmyra, WI) averages $1,197 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 23rd percentile, #364 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palmyra, WI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 53156: a claims frequency of 1.98%, a loss ratio of 24.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.56%, placing this ZIP in the 23rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 53156 compared to the national average?
ZIP 53156 premiums of $1,197/yr are 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 23rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53156?
Insurers decline to renew 0.56% of policies in ZIP 53156 in Wisconsin, a drop of 27.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 53156 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 53156 have ranged from $1,140 to $1,206, with a 5-year average of $1,166. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 53156 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 53156 has an average premium of $1,197/yr compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average, ranking #364 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.