ZIP 53205 · Milwaukee County

Milwaukee, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 53205, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

44.6%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#97 of 718
Wisconsin rank
2,744
Policies

The verdict

At $1,417/yr, Milwaukee, WI (ZIP 53205) sits in the 40th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 20% below the U.S. average.

$1,417
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+4.4%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,417/yr
+4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.23%
Avg severity: $14,971
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-70.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 53205 (Milwaukee, WI)

ZIP 53205 (Milwaukee, WI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,417 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,744 reported policies. That is 20% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally. Wisconsin homeowners pay $1,224 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 16% (above), ranking #97 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Milltown (ZIP 54858) at $1,417, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 53205 shows a 44.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,971. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.70% in this ZIP, a drop of 70.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 53205 have risen by 4.4%, ranging from $1,357 to $1,417 with a five-year average of $1,387, 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 53205 Compares

vs National Average
$1,417 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,417 vs $1,224
16% above state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 53205, 2018–2022

$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420 20182019202020212022 $1,417
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 53205.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,357 -
2019 $1,383 +1.9%
2020 $1,389 +0.5%
2021 $1,390 +0.1%
2022 $1,417 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,387
Premium Range
$1,357 - $1,417
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 53205

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

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 53205?
At the 40th percentile nationally, #97 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin, ZIP 53205 (Milwaukee, WI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,417 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milwaukee, WI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 53205: a claims frequency of 4.23%, a loss ratio of 44.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.70%, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 53205 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 53205 lands in the 40th percentile: its $1,417/yr average is 20% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53205?
ZIP 53205 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.70% in Wisconsin, a drop of 70.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 53205 over 5 years?
ZIP 53205 premiums spanned $1,357 to $1,417 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,387. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 53205 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 53205 has an average premium of $1,417/yr compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224/yr. This ZIP is 16% above the state average, ranking #97 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.