ZIP 53228 · Milwaukee County

Milwaukee, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 53228, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

46.1%
Loss ratio
0.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#515 of 718
Wisconsin rank
1,063
Policies

The verdict

Milwaukee, WI (ZIP 53228) averages $1,108/yr for homeowners insurance, 38% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally.

$1,108
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+4.5%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,108/yr
+4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.90%
Avg severity: $13,105
Nonrenewal Rate
0.40%
-53.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 53228 (Milwaukee, WI)

ZIP 53228 (Milwaukee, WI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,108 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,063 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 53228 comes in 38% below, the 16th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Wisconsin homeowners pay $1,224 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #515 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Seymour (ZIP 54165) at $1,109, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 53228 shows a 46.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.90% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,105. Insurers decline to renew 0.40% of policies in ZIP 53228 at expiration, a drop of 53.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 53228 premiums risen 4.5%, spanning $1,061 to $1,108 (five-year average: $1,085), 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 53228 Compares

vs National Average
$1,108 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,108 vs $1,224
9% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 53228, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,108
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 53228.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,061 -
2019 $1,072 +1.1%
2020 $1,075 +0.3%
2021 $1,107 +3.0%
2022 $1,108 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,085
Premium Range
$1,061 - $1,108
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 53228

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 53228?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 53228 (Milwaukee, WI) is comparatively affordable at $1,108 per year as of 2022, just the 16th percentile nationally, #515 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milwaukee, WI?
In ZIP 53228, insurers report a 46.1% loss ratio, a 3.90% claims frequency, and a 0.40% nonrenewal rate, the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 53228 compared to the national average?
At $1,108/yr, ZIP 53228 runs 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53228?
ZIP 53228 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.40% in Wisconsin, a drop of 53.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 53228 over 5 years?
ZIP 53228 premiums spanned $1,061 to $1,108 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,085. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 53228 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
The Wisconsin state average is $1,224/yr; ZIP 53228 averages $1,108/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #515 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.