ZIP 53204 · Milwaukee County

Milwaukee, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 53204, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

83.2%
Loss ratio
1.32%
Nonrenewal rate
#270 of 718
Wisconsin rank
4,981
Policies

The verdict

At $1,258/yr, Milwaukee, WI (ZIP 53204) sits in the 28th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,258
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+5.2%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,258/yr
+5.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
83.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.64%
Avg severity: $18,563
Nonrenewal Rate
1.32%
-33.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 53204 (Milwaukee, WI)

Homeowners in ZIP 53204 (Milwaukee, WI) pay an average of $1,258 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4,981 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 29% below that mark and lands in the 28th national percentile. Against Wisconsin's average of $1,224, ZIP 53204 is 3% above, ranking #270 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Eau Claire (ZIP 54701) at $1,257, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 53204 is 83.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.64%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,563. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.32%, a drop of 33.8% 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 53204 have risen by 5.2%, ranging from $1,173 to $1,258 with a five-year average of $1,209, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 53204 Compares

vs National Average
$1,258 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,258 vs $1,224
3% above state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 53204, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280 20182019202020212022 $1,258
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 53204.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,195 -
2019 $1,179 -1.4%
2020 $1,173 -0.5%
2021 $1,240 +5.7%
2022 $1,258 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,209
Premium Range
$1,173 - $1,258
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 53204

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

  • Put ZIP 53204 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Wisconsin compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 53204?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 53204 (Milwaukee, WI) averages $1,258 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 28th percentile, #270 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +5.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milwaukee, WI?
In ZIP 53204, insurers report a 83.2% loss ratio, a 5.64% claims frequency, and a 1.32% nonrenewal rate, the 28th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 53204 compared to the national average?
At $1,258/yr, ZIP 53204 runs 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53204?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53204 is 1.32%, a drop of 33.8% over the past 5 years in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 53204 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 53204 have ranged from $1,173 to $1,258, with a 5-year average of $1,209. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 53204 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
The Wisconsin state average is $1,224/yr; ZIP 53204 averages $1,258/yr, 3% above that figure, ranking #270 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.