ZIP 54546 · Ashland County

Mellen, WI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 54546, Mellen, Wisconsin averages $1,033/yr.

18.1%
Loss ratio
#624 of 718
Wisconsin rank
2
Policies

The verdict

At $1,033/yr, Mellen, WI (ZIP 54546) sits in the 10th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 42% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,033
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-2.1%
since 2018
10th
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
54546 - Mellen, 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+
$1,033/yr
Avg premium, 90th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B-
31.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
73.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 54546's premium sits nationally

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

$1,033 Among the lowest lower than 90% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,033/yr
Below-median premium
-2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.1%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.17%
Avg severity: $5,882
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54546 (Mellen, WI)

ZIP 54546 (Mellen, WI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,033 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 42% below that mark and lands in the 10th national percentile. Compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224, this ZIP runs 16% below, ranking #624 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Plymouth (ZIP 53073) at $1,031, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 54546 shows a 18.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.17% of policies in ZIP 54546 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,882.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.1% through 2022, ranging $1,032 to $1,093 with a 5-year average of $1,054, an annualized rate of -0.5% per year.

ZIP 54546 sits in Ashland County, where FEMA's National Risk Index reads 31.7 - a lower-tercile score at the 32nd national percentile (#65 of 72 Wisconsin counties). Top hazard: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 63.7 · Community Resilience 73.1.

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 54546 Compares

vs National Average
$1,033 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,033 vs $1,224
16% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54546, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,033
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54546.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,055 -
2019 $1,093 +3.7%
2020 $1,032 -5.6%
2021 $1,054 +2.1%
2022 $1,033 -2.0%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 54546 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,054
Premium Range
$1,032 - $1,093
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Ashland County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 54546 via FIPS 55003. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
31.7
Very Low · 32nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#65
of 72 Wisconsin counties · state mean 59.1
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $5,061,116

Social Vulnerability Index 63.7 · Community Resilience 73.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Wisconsin for ZIP 54546

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 54546 in Ashland County (NRI 31.7, 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 ($1,033/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 54546?
ZIP 54546 (Mellen, WI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 10th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,033 per year, #624 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed -2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mellen, WI?
In ZIP 54546, insurers report a 18.1% loss ratio, a 3.17% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54546 compared to the national average?
ZIP 54546 premiums of $1,033/yr are 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54546?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54546 is N/A in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54546 over 5 years?
ZIP 54546 premiums spanned $1,032 to $1,093 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,054. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 54546 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54546 has an average premium of $1,033/yr compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average, ranking #624 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 54546?
Ashland County scores 31.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 32nd percentile nationally and #65 of 72 Wisconsin counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 54546

This ZIP's premiums run at the 10th 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.