ZIP 54246 · Door County

Washington Island, WI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 54246, Washington Island, Wisconsin averages $1,053/yr.

6.9%
Loss ratio
#599 of 718
Wisconsin rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Washington Island, WI (ZIP 54246) averages $1,053/yr for homeowners insurance, 41% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally.

$1,053
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-5.7%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B+
PlainInsure Livability Score
78/100
54246 - Washington Island, WI

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A
$1,053/yr
Avg premium, 89th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C-
46.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
99.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 54246's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,053 Among the lowest lower than 89% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,053/yr
Below-median premium
-5.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.70%
Avg severity: $4,260
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54246 (Washington Island, WI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 54246 (Washington Island, WI) at $1,053 per year for 2022 across approximately 10 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 54246 comes in 41% below, the 11th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224, this ZIP runs 14% below, ranking #599 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Milwaukee (ZIP 53207) at $1,052, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 6.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 54246. About 1.70% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,260.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 54246 have fallen by 5.7%, ranging from $1,053 to $1,123 with a five-year average of $1,101, an annualized rate of -1.4% per year.

For ZIP 54246, county-level FEMA NRI is 46.9 in Door - middle of the national distribution (47th percentile) and #54 among 72 Wisconsin counties. Top hazard on the index: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 45.3 · Community Resilience 99.8.

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 54246 Compares

vs National Average
$1,053 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,053 vs $1,224
14% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54246, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,053
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54246.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,116 -
2019 $1,091 -2.2%
2020 $1,123 +2.9%
2021 $1,123 +0.0%
2022 $1,053 -6.2%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 54246

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,101
Premium Range
$1,053 - $1,123
Annual Change Rate
-1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Door County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 54246 via FIPS 55029. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
46.9
Relatively Low · 47th national percentile
In-state county rank
#54
of 72 Wisconsin counties · state mean 59.1
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $5,137,714

Social Vulnerability Index 45.3 · Community Resilience 99.8

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Wisconsin NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 54246 in Door County (NRI 46.9, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Wisconsin. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,053/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 54246?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 54246 (Washington Island, WI) is comparatively affordable at $1,053 per year as of 2022, just the 11th percentile nationally, #599 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed -5.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Washington Island, WI?
In ZIP 54246, insurers report a 6.9% loss ratio, a 1.70% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54246 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 54246 lands in the 11th percentile: its $1,053/yr average is 41% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54246?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54246 is N/A in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54246 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 54246 have ranged from $1,053 to $1,123, with a 5-year average of $1,101. The annualized change rate is -1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 54246 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54246 runs 14% below the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,053/yr), ranking #599 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 54246?
County NRI 46.9 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 54246 via Door County FIPS 55029. In-state rank #54 of 72; national percentile 47th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 54246

This ZIP's premiums run at the 11th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.