ZIP 53549 · Jefferson County

Jefferson, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 53549, Jefferson, Wisconsin.

539.0%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#391 of 718
Wisconsin rank
57
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 53549 (Jefferson, WI) homeowners insurance averages $1,179/yr, 21st percentile nationally, 34% below the U.S. norm.

$1,179
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+13.0%
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)
$1,179/yr
+13.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
539.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
36.06%
Avg severity: $17,620
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
+98.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 53549 (Jefferson, WI)

Homeowners in ZIP 53549 (Jefferson, WI) pay an average of $1,179 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 57 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 53549 comes in 34% below, the 21st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224, this ZIP runs 4% below, ranking #391 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is New Berlin (ZIP 53151) at $1,179, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 539.0%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 36.06% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,620. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.60%, a rise of 98.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 53549 have risen by 13.0%, ranging from $1,043 to $1,179 with a five-year average of $1,100, an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 53549 Compares

vs National Average
$1,179 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,179 vs $1,224
4% below state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 53549, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,179
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 53549.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,043 -
2019 $1,051 +0.7%
2020 $1,096 +4.3%
2021 $1,132 +3.3%
2022 $1,179 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,100
Premium Range
$1,043 - $1,179
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 53549

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 53549 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Wisconsin's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Wisconsin overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 53549?
ZIP 53549 (Jefferson, WI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,179 per year as of 2022 (21st percentile, #391 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin). Premiums have changed +13.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Jefferson, WI?
ZIP 53549 is running a loss ratio above 100% (539.0%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 36.06% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.60%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 53549 compared to the national average?
ZIP 53549 premiums of $1,179/yr are 34% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 21st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53549?
ZIP 53549 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.60% in Wisconsin, a rise of 98.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 53549 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 53549 runs $1,043-$1,179 (5-year average $1,100). The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 53549 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 53549 runs 4% below the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,179/yr), ranking #391 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.