ZIP 54403 · Marathon County

Wausau, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 54403, Wausau, Wisconsin.

26.6%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#458 of 718
Wisconsin rank
70
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Wausau, WI (ZIP 54403) runs $1,145/yr on average: the 19th percentile nationally and 36% below the U.S. average.

$1,145
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+7.5%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,145/yr
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.01%
Avg severity: $10,110
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
-19.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54403 (Wausau, WI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 54403 (Wausau, WI) runs $1,145 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 70 reported policies. That is 36% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally. Wisconsin homeowners pay $1,224 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (below), ranking #458 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Casco (ZIP 54205) at $1,146, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 54403 is 26.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.01% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,110. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.60% in this ZIP, a drop of 19.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 54403 have risen by 7.5%, ranging from $1,065 to $1,146 with a five-year average of $1,106, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 54403 Compares

vs National Average
$1,145 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,145 vs $1,224
6% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54403, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,145
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54403.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,065 -
2019 $1,076 +1.0%
2020 $1,099 +2.2%
2021 $1,146 +4.3%
2022 $1,145 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,106
Premium Range
$1,065 - $1,146
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 54403

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 54403?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 54403 (Wausau, WI) is comparatively affordable at $1,145 per year as of 2022, just the 19th percentile nationally, #458 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wausau, WI?
In ZIP 54403, insurers report a 26.6% loss ratio, a 3.01% claims frequency, and a 0.60% nonrenewal rate, the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54403 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 54403 lands in the 19th percentile: its $1,145/yr average is 36% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54403?
Insurers decline to renew 0.60% of policies in ZIP 54403 in Wisconsin, a drop of 19.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54403 over 5 years?
ZIP 54403 premiums spanned $1,065 to $1,146 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,106. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 54403 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
The Wisconsin state average is $1,224/yr; ZIP 54403 averages $1,145/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #458 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.