ZIP 53718 · Dane County

Madison, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 53718, Madison, Wisconsin.

38.5%
Loss ratio
0.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#308 of 718
Wisconsin rank
226
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Madison, WI (ZIP 53718) runs $1,238/yr on average: the 26th percentile nationally and 30% below the U.S. average.

$1,238
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+13.0%
since 2018
26th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,238/yr
+13.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.65%
Avg severity: $13,068
Nonrenewal Rate
0.74%
-27.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 53718 (Madison, WI)

ZIP 53718 (Madison, WI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,238 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 226 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 30% below that mark and lands in the 26th national percentile. The Wisconsin statewide average is $1,224 per year; this ZIP sits 1% above that figure, ranking #308 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Eagle River (ZIP 54521) at $1,238, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 38.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 53718. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.65%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,068. Insurers decline to renew 0.74% of policies in ZIP 53718 at expiration, a drop of 27.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 53718 have risen by 13.0%, ranging from $1,095 to $1,238 with a five-year average of $1,161, 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 53718 Compares

vs National Average
$1,238 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,238 vs $1,224
1% above state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 53718, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,238
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 53718.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,095 -
2019 $1,113 +1.6%
2020 $1,139 +2.3%
2021 $1,221 +7.2%
2022 $1,238 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,161
Premium Range
$1,095 - $1,238
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 53718

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 53718?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 53718 (Madison, WI) averages $1,238 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 26th percentile, #308 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +13.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Madison, WI?
In ZIP 53718, insurers report a 38.5% loss ratio, a 3.65% claims frequency, and a 0.74% nonrenewal rate, the 26th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 53718 compared to the national average?
At $1,238/yr, ZIP 53718 runs 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 53718?
Insurers decline to renew 0.74% of policies in ZIP 53718 in Wisconsin, a drop of 27.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 53718 over 5 years?
ZIP 53718 premiums spanned $1,095 to $1,238 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,161. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 53718 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 53718 runs 1% above the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,238/yr), ranking #308 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.