ZIP 53223 · Milwaukee County

Milwaukee, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 53223, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

25.8%
Loss ratio
1.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#399 of 718
Wisconsin rank
1,108
Policies

The verdict

Milwaukee, WI (ZIP 53223) averages $1,177/yr for homeowners insurance, 34% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally.

$1,177
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+5.4%
since 2018
21st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,177/yr
+5.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.35%
Avg severity: $6,966
Nonrenewal Rate
1.46%
+32.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 53223 (Milwaukee, WI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 53223 (Milwaukee, WI) at $1,177 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,108 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 34% below that mark and lands in the 21st national percentile. Against Wisconsin's average of $1,224, ZIP 53223 is 4% below, ranking #399 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Trego (ZIP 54888) at $1,177, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 53223 is 25.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.35%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,966. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.46%, a rise of 32.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.4% through 2022, ranging $1,105 to $1,177 with a 5-year average of $1,136, 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 53223 Compares

vs National Average
$1,177 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,177 vs $1,224
4% below state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 53223, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,177
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 53223.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,117 -
2019 $1,105 -1.0%
2020 $1,118 +1.1%
2021 $1,165 +4.2%
2022 $1,177 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,136
Premium Range
$1,105 - $1,177
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 53223

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

  • Put ZIP 53223 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 53223?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 53223 (Milwaukee, WI) averages $1,177 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 21st percentile, #399 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +5.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milwaukee, WI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 53223: claims frequency (4.35%), loss ratio (25.8%), and nonrenewal rate (1.46%), together placing this ZIP at the 21st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 53223 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 53223 lands in the 21st percentile: its $1,177/yr average is 34% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53223?
Insurers decline to renew 1.46% of policies in ZIP 53223 in Wisconsin, a rise of 32.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 53223 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 53223 runs $1,105-$1,177 (5-year average $1,136). The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 53223 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 53223 runs 4% below the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,177/yr), ranking #399 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.