ZIP 53523 · Dane County

Cambridge, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 53523, Cambridge, Wisconsin.

157.8%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#110 of 718
Wisconsin rank
39
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Cambridge, WI (ZIP 53523) runs $1,400/yr on average: the 39th percentile nationally and 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,400
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+15.3%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,400/yr
+15.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
157.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.53%
Avg severity: $20,983
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
+30.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 53523 (Cambridge, WI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 53523 (Cambridge, WI) runs $1,400 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 39 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 53523 in the 39th percentile, 21% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Wisconsin homeowners pay $1,224 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (above), ranking #110 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Milwaukee (ZIP 53212) at $1,401, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 157.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. 10.53% of policies in ZIP 53523 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,983. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.70%, a rise of 30.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 53523 premiums risen 15.3%, spanning $1,214 to $1,400 (five-year average: $1,299), an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 53523 Compares

vs National Average
$1,400 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,400 vs $1,224
14% above state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 53523, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,400
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 53523.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,214 -
2019 $1,254 +3.3%
2020 $1,283 +2.4%
2021 $1,344 +4.7%
2022 $1,400 +4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,299
Premium Range
$1,214 - $1,400
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 53523

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 53523?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 53523 (Cambridge, WI) averages $1,400 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 39th percentile, #110 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +15.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cambridge, WI?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 53523: a claims frequency of 10.53% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.70%, against a loss ratio above 100% (157.8%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 53523 compared to the national average?
At $1,400/yr, ZIP 53523 runs 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53523?
ZIP 53523 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.70% in Wisconsin, a rise of 30.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 53523 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 53523 runs $1,214-$1,400 (5-year average $1,299). The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 53523 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
The Wisconsin state average is $1,224/yr; ZIP 53523 averages $1,400/yr, 14% above that figure, ranking #110 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.