ZIP 54720 · Eau Claire County

Altoona, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 54720, Altoona, Wisconsin.

28.5%
Loss ratio
0.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#508 of 718
Wisconsin rank
555
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Altoona, WI (ZIP 54720) runs $1,110/yr on average: the 16th percentile nationally and 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,110
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+15.4%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,110/yr
+15.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.82%
Avg severity: $11,236
Nonrenewal Rate
0.29%
-51.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54720 (Altoona, WI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 54720 (Altoona, WI) at $1,110 per year for 2022 across approximately 555 reported policies. That is 37% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally. Wisconsin homeowners pay $1,224 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #508 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Port Washington (ZIP 53074) at $1,110, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 54720 is 28.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.82% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,236. Insurers decline to renew 0.29% of policies in ZIP 54720 at expiration, a drop of 51.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 15.4% through 2022, ranging $962 to $1,110 with a 5-year average of $1,041, an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 54720 Compares

vs National Average
$1,110 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,110 vs $1,224
9% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54720, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,110
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54720.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $962 -
2019 $994 +3.3%
2020 $1,038 +4.4%
2021 $1,100 +6.1%
2022 $1,110 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,041
Premium Range
$962 - $1,110
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 54720

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 54720 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Wisconsin's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Wisconsin overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 54720?
ZIP 54720 (Altoona, WI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 16th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,110 per year, #508 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +15.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Altoona, WI?
In ZIP 54720, insurers report a 28.5% loss ratio, a 2.82% claims frequency, and a 0.29% nonrenewal rate, the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54720 compared to the national average?
ZIP 54720 premiums of $1,110/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54720?
ZIP 54720 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.29% in Wisconsin, a drop of 51.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54720 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 54720 runs $962-$1,110 (5-year average $1,041). The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 54720 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
The Wisconsin state average is $1,224/yr; ZIP 54720 averages $1,110/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #508 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.