ZIP 54856 · Bayfield County

Mason, WI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 54856, Mason, Wisconsin averages $1,078/yr.

8.4%
Loss ratio
#563 of 718
Wisconsin rank
2
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Mason, WI (ZIP 54856) runs $1,078/yr on average: the 13th percentile nationally and 39% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,078
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-2.3%
since 2018
13th
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
76/100
54856 - Mason, 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
$1,078/yr
Avg premium, 87th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B-
35.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
76.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 54856's premium sits nationally

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

$1,078 Among the lowest lower than 87% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,078/yr
Below-median premium
-2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.4%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
0.92%
Avg severity: $9,823
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54856 (Mason, WI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 54856 (Mason, WI) at $1,078 per year for 2022 across approximately 2 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 54856 comes in 39% below, the 13th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Wisconsin statewide average is $1,224 per year; this ZIP sits 12% below that figure, ranking #563 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Coloma (ZIP 54930) at $1,078, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 54856 is 8.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 0.92% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,823.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 54856 costs have fallen 2.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,078 to a high of $1,138, an annualized rate of -0.6% per year.

Bayfield County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 35.1 (Very Low), the 35th national percentile and #61 of 72 Wisconsin counties (41% below the 59.1 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 65.4 · Community Resilience 76.7. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 54856 Compares

vs National Average
$1,078 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,078 vs $1,224
12% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54856, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,078
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54856.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,103 -
2019 $1,138 +3.2%
2020 $1,130 -0.8%
2021 $1,118 -1.0%
2022 $1,078 -3.6%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 54856, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,114
Premium Range
$1,078 - $1,138
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Bayfield County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 54856 via FIPS 55007. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
35.1
Very Low · 35th national percentile
In-state county rank
#61
of 72 Wisconsin counties · state mean 59.1
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $4,532,666

Social Vulnerability Index 65.4 · Community Resilience 76.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
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 ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Cross-state peers for ZIP 54856: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Wisconsin. County hazard context (Bayfield, NRI 35.1) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,078/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 54856?
At just the 13th national percentile, #563 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin, homeowners in ZIP 54856 (Mason, WI) pay a comparatively low $1,078 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mason, WI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 54856: a claims frequency of 0.92%, a loss ratio of 8.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54856 compared to the national average?
At $1,078/yr, ZIP 54856 runs 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54856?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 54856 in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54856 over 5 years?
ZIP 54856 premiums spanned $1,078 to $1,138 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,114. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 54856 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
The Wisconsin state average is $1,224/yr; ZIP 54856 averages $1,078/yr, 12% below that figure, ranking #563 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 54856?
Bayfield County scores 35.1 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 35th percentile nationally and #61 of 72 Wisconsin counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Very Low, Tornado Very Low, Hail Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 54856

This ZIP's premiums run at the 13th 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.