ZIP 54401 · Marathon County

Wausau, WI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 54401, Wausau, Wisconsin averages $1,090/yr.

31.2%
Loss ratio
0.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#548 of 718
Wisconsin rank
142
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Wausau, WI (ZIP 54401) ranks #21,962 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,090/yr) but #17,401 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.52%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,090
Avg premium (2022)
#21,962
of 25,593 on premium
#17,401
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
14th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
63/100
54401 - Wausau, 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
$1,090/yr
Avg premium, 86th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
87.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
86.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 54401's premium sits nationally

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

$1,090 Among the lowest lower than 86% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 54401. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Wisconsin, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 54401; crosshairs: Wisconsin averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$731.8$1088.2$1444.7$1801.1$2157.60.1%0.7%1.3%1.9%2.5%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 54542 · Long Lake $797/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 54302 · Green Bay $914/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 54931 · Dale $960/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 54901 · Oshkosh $991/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 53007 · Butler $1,006/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 54566 · Wabeno $1,021/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 54311 · Green Bay $1,034/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 53404 · Racine $1,047/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 54896 · Winter $1,056/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 53093 · Waldo $1,070/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 53910 · Adams $1,081/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 54401 · Wausau (this ZIP) $1,090/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 54245 · Valders $1,093/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 54526 · Glen Flora $1,099/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 53963 · Waupun $1,109/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 54942 · Greenville $1,119/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 53035 · Iron Ridge $1,129/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 53013 · Cedar Grove $1,138/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 54547 · Mercer $1,148/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 54126 · Greenleaf $1,154/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 54456 · Neillsville $1,162/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 54937 · Fond Du Lac $1,174/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 53151 · New Berlin $1,179/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 54426 · Edgar $1,190/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 54664 · Viola $1,197/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 54768 · Stanley $1,209/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 53518 · Blue River $1,222/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 54412 · Auburndale $1,235/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 53926 · Dalton $1,243/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 54475 · Rudolph $1,248/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 54701 · Eau Claire $1,257/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 54448 · Marathon $1,268/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 53930 · Endeavor $1,276/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 54661 · Trempealeau $1,289/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 54155 · Oneida $1,299/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 54734 · Downing $1,312/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 54829 · Cumberland $1,324/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 53503 · Arena $1,336/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 53126 · Franksville $1,349/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 54849 · Lake Nebagamon $1,359/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 53502 · Albany $1,373/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 53565 · Mineral Point $1,391/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 54540 · Land O Lakes $1,415/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 54211 · Ephraim $1,433/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 53807 · Cuba City $1,459/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 54005 · Clear Lake $1,490/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 53717 · Madison $1,546/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 53206 · Milwaukee $1,599/yr · 2.43%
  • ZIP 53561 · Merrimac $1,719/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 53125 · Fontana $2,093/yr · 0.27%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,090/yr
Below-median premium
+6.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.2%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.55%
Avg severity: $13,303
Nonrenewal Rate
0.52%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-33.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54401 (Wausau, WI)

ZIP 54401 (Wausau, WI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,090 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 142 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 54401 comes in 39% below, the 14th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Wisconsin's average of $1,224, ZIP 54401 is 11% below, ranking #548 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Bear Creek (ZIP 54922) at $1,090, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 54401 is 31.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.55%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,303. 0.52% of ZIP 54401 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 33.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 54401 costs have risen 6.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,012 to a high of $1,090, an annualized rate of +1.7% per year.

FEMA NRI places Marathon County in the upper risk band at 87.2 (Relatively Moderate): national 87th percentile, #5/72 inside Wisconsin, and 48% above the 59.1 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 24.6 · Community Resilience 86.7. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 54401 Compares

vs National Average
$1,090 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,090 vs $1,224
11% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54401, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,090
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54401.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,020 -
2019 $1,012 -0.9%
2020 $1,020 +0.8%
2021 $1,063 +4.2%
2022 $1,090 +2.5%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 54401

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,041
Premium Range
$1,012 - $1,090
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Marathon County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 54401 via FIPS 55073. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
87.2
Relatively Moderate · 87th national percentile
In-state county rank
#5
of 72 Wisconsin counties · state mean 59.1
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $27,439,115

Social Vulnerability Index 24.6 · Community Resilience 86.7

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Marathon County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 54401 in Marathon County (NRI 87.2, 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 ($1,090/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.52% 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 54401?
ZIP 54401 (Wausau, WI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 14th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,090 per year, #548 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +6.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wausau, WI?
In ZIP 54401, insurers report a 31.2% loss ratio, a 2.55% claims frequency, and a 0.52% nonrenewal rate, the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54401 compared to the national average?
ZIP 54401 premiums of $1,090/yr are 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54401?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54401 is 0.52%, a drop of 33.1% over the past 5 years in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54401 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 54401 have ranged from $1,012 to $1,090, with a 5-year average of $1,041. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 54401 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54401 runs 11% below the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,090/yr), ranking #548 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 54401?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 54401 (Marathon) is 87.2 - #5/72 in Wisconsin, 87th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 54401

This ZIP's premiums run at the 14th 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.