ZIP 53210 · Milwaukee County

Milwaukee, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 53210, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

81.8%
Loss ratio
1.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#53 of 718
Wisconsin rank
4,267
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Milwaukee, WI (ZIP 53210) runs $1,507/yr on average: the 47th percentile nationally and 15% below the U.S. average.

$1,507
Avg premium (2022)
-15%
vs U.S. average
+8.0%
since 2018
47th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,507/yr
+8.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
81.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.63%
Avg severity: $26,605
Nonrenewal Rate
1.67%
+18.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 53210 (Milwaukee, WI)

ZIP 53210 (Milwaukee, WI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,507 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4,267 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 15% below that mark and lands in the 47th national percentile. Wisconsin homeowners pay $1,224 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 23% (above), ranking #53 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is River Falls (ZIP 54022) at $1,507, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 53210 shows a 81.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.63% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,605. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.67% in this ZIP, a rise of 18.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 53210 premiums risen 8.0%, spanning $1,368 to $1,507 (five-year average: $1,427), 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 53210 Compares

vs National Average
$1,507 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,507 vs $1,224
23% above state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 53210, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,507
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 53210.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,396 -
2019 $1,368 -2.0%
2020 $1,409 +3.0%
2021 $1,457 +3.3%
2022 $1,507 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,427
Premium Range
$1,368 - $1,507
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 53210

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 53210?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 53210 (Milwaukee, WI) averages $1,507 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 47th percentile, #53 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +8.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milwaukee, WI?
In ZIP 53210, insurers report a 81.8% loss ratio, a 4.63% claims frequency, and a 1.67% nonrenewal rate, the 47th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 53210 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 53210 lands in the 47th percentile: its $1,507/yr average is 15% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53210?
ZIP 53210 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.67% in Wisconsin, a rise of 18.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 53210 over 5 years?
ZIP 53210 premiums spanned $1,368 to $1,507 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,427. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 53210 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 53210 runs 23% above the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,507/yr), ranking #53 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.