ZIP 53183 · Waukesha County

Wales, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 53183, Wales, Wisconsin.

85.4%
Loss ratio
0.41%
Nonrenewal rate
#30 of 718
Wisconsin rank
305
Policies

The verdict

At $1,596/yr, Wales, WI (ZIP 53183) sits in the 53rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,596
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+7.9%
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)
$1,596/yr
+7.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
85.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.14%
Avg severity: $26,497
Nonrenewal Rate
0.41%
-29.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 53183 (Wales, WI)

Homeowners in ZIP 53183 (Wales, WI) pay an average of $1,596 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 305 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 53183 comes in 10% below, the 53rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224, this ZIP runs 30% above, ranking #30 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Pewaukee (ZIP 53072) at $1,594, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 85.4%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 53183. 5.14% of policies in ZIP 53183 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,497. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.41%, a drop of 29.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 53183 have risen by 7.9%, ranging from $1,479 to $1,596 with a five-year average of $1,525, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 53183 Compares

vs National Average
$1,596 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,596 vs $1,224
30% above state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 53183, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,596
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 53183.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,479 -
2019 $1,480 +0.1%
2020 $1,510 +2.0%
2021 $1,563 +3.5%
2022 $1,596 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,525
Premium Range
$1,479 - $1,596
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 53183

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

  • Compare ZIP 53183 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 53183?
ZIP 53183 (Wales, WI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,596 per year as of 2022 (53rd percentile, #30 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin). Premiums have changed +7.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wales, WI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 53183: a claims frequency of 5.14%, a loss ratio of 85.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.41%, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 53183 compared to the national average?
At $1,596/yr, ZIP 53183 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53183?
Insurers decline to renew 0.41% of policies in ZIP 53183 in Wisconsin, a drop of 29.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 53183 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 53183 runs $1,479-$1,596 (5-year average $1,525). The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 53183 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 53183 runs 30% above the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,596/yr), ranking #30 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.