ZIP 53219 · Milwaukee County

Milwaukee, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 53219, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

29.6%
Loss ratio
0.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#666 of 718
Wisconsin rank
2,644
Policies

The verdict

At $996/yr, Milwaukee, WI (ZIP 53219) sits in the 7th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 44% below the U.S. average.

$996
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$996/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.00%
Avg severity: $9,831
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
-33.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 53219 (Milwaukee, WI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 53219 (Milwaukee, WI) at $996 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,644 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 53219 in the 7th percentile, 44% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Wisconsin statewide average is $1,224 per year; this ZIP sits 19% below that figure, ranking #666 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Hurley (ZIP 54534) at $996, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 53219 shows a 29.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.00%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,831. Insurers decline to renew 0.77% of policies in ZIP 53219 at expiration, a drop of 33.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 53219 costs have risen 4.3% since 2018, from a low of $946 to a high of $996, 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 53219 Compares

vs National Average
$996 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$996 vs $1,224
19% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 53219, 2018–2022

$940$960$980$1,000 20182019202020212022 $996
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 53219.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $955 -
2019 $946 -1.0%
2020 $961 +1.6%
2021 $983 +2.3%
2022 $996 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$968
Premium Range
$946 - $996
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 53219

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 53219?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 53219 (Milwaukee, WI) is comparatively affordable at $996 per year as of 2022, just the 7th percentile nationally, #666 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milwaukee, WI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 53219: a claims frequency of 3.00%, a loss ratio of 29.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.77%, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 53219 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 53219 lands in the 7th percentile: its $996/yr average is 44% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53219?
Insurers decline to renew 0.77% of policies in ZIP 53219 in Wisconsin, a drop of 33.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 53219 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 53219 runs $946-$996 (5-year average $968). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 53219 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 53219 has an average premium of $996/yr compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average, ranking #666 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.