ZIP 54838 · Douglas County

Gordon, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 54838, Gordon, Wisconsin.

45.9%
Loss ratio
0.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#358 of 718
Wisconsin rank
1
Policies

The verdict

At $1,200/yr, Gordon, WI (ZIP 54838) sits in the 23rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 32% below the U.S. average.

$1,200
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
-0.7%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,200/yr
-0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.77%
Avg severity: $19,868
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
+75.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54838 (Gordon, WI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 54838 (Gordon, WI) at $1,200 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 54838 comes in 32% below, the 23rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Wisconsin homeowners pay $1,224 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (below), ranking #358 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Rewey (ZIP 53580) at $1,200, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 54838 is 45.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.77% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,868. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.57% in this ZIP, a rise of 75.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 54838 costs have fallen 0.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,195 to a high of $1,220, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 54838 Compares

vs National Average
$1,200 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,200 vs $1,224
2% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54838, 2018–2022

$1,190$1,200$1,210$1,220$1,230 20182019202020212022 $1,200
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54838.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,209 -
2019 $1,205 -0.3%
2020 $1,195 -0.8%
2021 $1,220 +2.1%
2022 $1,200 -1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,206
Premium Range
$1,195 - $1,220
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 54838

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

  • Put ZIP 54838 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Wisconsin compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 54838?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 54838 (Gordon, WI) averages $1,200 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 23rd percentile, #358 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed -0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gordon, WI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 54838: a claims frequency of 2.77%, a loss ratio of 45.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.57%, placing this ZIP in the 23rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54838 compared to the national average?
At $1,200/yr, ZIP 54838 runs 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 23rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54838?
Insurers decline to renew 0.57% of policies in ZIP 54838 in Wisconsin, a rise of 75.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54838 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 54838 have ranged from $1,195 to $1,220, with a 5-year average of $1,206. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 54838 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54838 runs 2% below the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,200/yr), ranking #358 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.