ZIP 54554 Insurance Data
Phelps, Wisconsin · Vilas County · 5 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 54554 (Phelps, WI)
ZIP 54554 (Phelps, WI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,250 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 5 reported policies. That is 30% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 27th percentile nationally. Compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224, this ZIP runs 2% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 54554 is 53.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.38%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,225. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.11% in this ZIP, a drop of 69.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 54554 have fallen by 3.1%, ranging from $1,229 to $1,291 with a five-year average of $1,261 — an annualized rate of -0.8% per year. 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 54554 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,291 | — |
| 2019 | $1,281 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | $1,229 | -4.0% |
| 2021 | $1,251 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $1,250 | -0.1% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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