ZIP 54642 · Jackson County

Melrose, WI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 54642, Melrose, Wisconsin averages $1,332/yr.

53.0%
Loss ratio
2.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#180 of 718
Wisconsin rank
8
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Melrose, WI (ZIP 54642) ranks #16,952 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,332/yr) but #2,027 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (2.33%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,332
Avg premium (2022)
#16,952
of 25,593 on premium
#2,027
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
34th
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
47/100
54642 - Melrose, 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 B-
$1,332/yr
Avg premium, 66th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C-
48.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C-
50.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 54642's premium sits nationally

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

$1,332 Lower than most lower than 66% 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 54642. 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 54642; 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 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 54642 · Melrose (this ZIP) $1,332/yr · 2.33%
  • 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)
$1,332/yr
Near-median premium
+18.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.0%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.98%
Avg severity: $11,806
Nonrenewal Rate
2.33%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+68.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54642 (Melrose, WI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 54642 (Melrose, WI) at $1,332 per year for 2022 across approximately 8 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 25% below that mark and lands in the 34th national percentile. Wisconsin homeowners pay $1,224 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (above), ranking #180 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Wilmot (ZIP 53192) at $1,333, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 54642 shows a 53.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.98%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,806. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.33%, a rise of 68.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 18.3% through 2022, ranging $1,126 to $1,332 with a 5-year average of $1,214, an annualized rate of +4.3% per year.

For ZIP 54642, county-level FEMA NRI is 48.1 in Jackson - middle of the national distribution (48th percentile) and #51 among 72 Wisconsin counties. Top hazard on the index: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 62.0 · Community Resilience 50.4.

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 54642 Compares

vs National Average
$1,332 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,332 vs $1,224
9% above state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54642, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,332
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54642.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,126 -
2019 $1,155 +2.6%
2020 $1,188 +2.9%
2021 $1,271 +7.0%
2022 $1,332 +4.8%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 54642

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,214
Premium Range
$1,126 - $1,332
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Jackson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 54642 via FIPS 55053. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
48.1
Relatively Low · 48th national percentile
In-state county rank
#51
of 72 Wisconsin counties · state mean 59.1
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $3,212,952

Social Vulnerability Index 62.0 · Community Resilience 50.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 54642 (outside Wisconsin)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 54642 in Jackson County (NRI 48.1, 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 ($1,332/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.33% 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 54642?
At the 34th percentile nationally, #180 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin, ZIP 54642 (Melrose, WI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,332 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +18.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Melrose, WI?
In ZIP 54642, insurers report a 53.0% loss ratio, a 5.98% claims frequency, and a 2.33% nonrenewal rate, the 34th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54642 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 54642 lands in the 34th percentile: its $1,332/yr average is 25% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54642?
Insurers decline to renew 2.33% of policies in ZIP 54642 in Wisconsin, a rise of 68.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54642 over 5 years?
ZIP 54642 premiums spanned $1,126 to $1,332 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,214. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 54642 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
The Wisconsin state average is $1,224/yr; ZIP 54642 averages $1,332/yr, 9% above that figure, ranking #180 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 54642?
County NRI 48.1 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 54642 via Jackson County FIPS 55053. In-state rank #51 of 72; national percentile 48th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 54642

This ZIP's premiums run at the 34th 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.