ZIP 53527 · Dane County

Cottage Grove, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 53527, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.

66.5%
Loss ratio
0.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#108 of 718
Wisconsin rank
107
Policies

The verdict

At $1,402/yr, Cottage Grove, WI (ZIP 53527) sits in the 39th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,402
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+13.9%
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)
$1,402/yr
+13.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.97%
Avg severity: $15,619
Nonrenewal Rate
0.40%
-36.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 53527 (Cottage Grove, WI)

Homeowners in ZIP 53527 (Cottage Grove, WI) pay an average of $1,402 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 107 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally. The Wisconsin statewide average is $1,224 per year; this ZIP sits 15% above that figure, ranking #108 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Loganville (ZIP 53943) at $1,404, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 53527 is 66.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.97% of policies in ZIP 53527 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,619. 0.40% of ZIP 53527 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 36.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 53527 have risen by 13.9%, ranging from $1,232 to $1,402 with a five-year average of $1,303, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 53527 Compares

vs National Average
$1,402 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,402 vs $1,224
15% above state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 53527, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,402
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 53527.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,232 -
2019 $1,256 +2.0%
2020 $1,291 +2.8%
2021 $1,334 +3.4%
2022 $1,402 +5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,303
Premium Range
$1,232 - $1,402
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 53527

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

  • Compare ZIP 53527 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 53527?
At the 39th percentile nationally, #108 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin, ZIP 53527 (Cottage Grove, WI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,402 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +13.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cottage Grove, WI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 53527: a claims frequency of 5.97%, a loss ratio of 66.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.40%, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 53527 compared to the national average?
ZIP 53527 premiums of $1,402/yr are 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53527?
Insurers decline to renew 0.40% of policies in ZIP 53527 in Wisconsin, a drop of 36.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 53527 over 5 years?
ZIP 53527 premiums spanned $1,232 to $1,402 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,303. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 53527 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 53527 runs 15% above the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,402/yr), ranking #108 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.