ZIP 54235 · Door County

Sturgeon Bay, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 54235, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

25.7%
Loss ratio
0.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#576 of 718
Wisconsin rank
34
Policies

The verdict

Sturgeon Bay, WI (ZIP 54235) averages $1,068/yr for homeowners insurance, 40% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally.

$1,068
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
-2.3%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,068/yr
-2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.66%
Avg severity: $10,301
Nonrenewal Rate
0.44%
+1.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54235 (Sturgeon Bay, WI)

Homeowners in ZIP 54235 (Sturgeon Bay, WI) pay an average of $1,068 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 34 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 54235 in the 12th percentile, 40% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Wisconsin's average of $1,224, ZIP 54235 is 13% below, ranking #576 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Haugen (ZIP 54841) at $1,068, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 54235 is 25.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.66% of policies in ZIP 54235 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,301. Insurers decline to renew 0.44% of policies in ZIP 54235 at expiration, a rise of 1.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 54235 have fallen by 2.3%, ranging from $1,068 to $1,112 with a five-year average of $1,091, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 54235 Compares

vs National Average
$1,068 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,068 vs $1,224
13% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54235, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100$1,110$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,068
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54235.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,093 -
2019 $1,112 +1.7%
2020 $1,083 -2.6%
2021 $1,097 +1.2%
2022 $1,068 -2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,091
Premium Range
$1,068 - $1,112
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 54235

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 54235?
ZIP 54235 (Sturgeon Bay, WI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 12th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,068 per year, #576 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed -2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sturgeon Bay, WI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 54235: a claims frequency of 2.66%, a loss ratio of 25.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.44%, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54235 compared to the national average?
At $1,068/yr, ZIP 54235 runs 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54235?
ZIP 54235 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.44% in Wisconsin, a rise of 1.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54235 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 54235 have ranged from $1,068 to $1,112, with a 5-year average of $1,091. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 54235 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
The Wisconsin state average is $1,224/yr; ZIP 54235 averages $1,068/yr, 13% below that figure, ranking #576 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.