ZIP 54871 · Washburn County

Shell Lake, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 54871, Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

799.3%
Loss ratio
1.08%
Nonrenewal rate
#128 of 718
Wisconsin rank
10
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 54871 (Shell Lake, WI) homeowners insurance averages $1,373/yr, 37th percentile nationally, 23% below the U.S. norm.

$1,373
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+15.1%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,373/yr
+15.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
799.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
46.64%
Avg severity: $23,533
Nonrenewal Rate
1.08%
+46.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54871 (Shell Lake, WI)

Homeowners in ZIP 54871 (Shell Lake, WI) pay an average of $1,373 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 10 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 54871 in the 37th percentile, 23% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Wisconsin statewide average is $1,224 per year; this ZIP sits 12% above that figure, ranking #128 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Albany (ZIP 53502) at $1,373, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 54871 shows a 799.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 46.64% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,533. Insurers decline to renew 1.08% of policies in ZIP 54871 at expiration, a rise of 46.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 15.1% through 2022, ranging $1,193 to $1,373 with a 5-year average of $1,285, 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 54871 Compares

vs National Average
$1,373 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,373 vs $1,224
12% above state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54871, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,373
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54871.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,193 -
2019 $1,248 +4.7%
2020 $1,302 +4.3%
2021 $1,310 +0.6%
2022 $1,373 +4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,285
Premium Range
$1,193 - $1,373
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 54871

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

  • Put ZIP 54871 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Wisconsin's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Wisconsin overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 54871?
At the 37th percentile nationally, #128 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin, ZIP 54871 (Shell Lake, WI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,373 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +15.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Shell Lake, WI?
Insurers in ZIP 54871 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 799.3%, alongside a claims frequency of 46.64% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.08%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54871 compared to the national average?
At $1,373/yr, ZIP 54871 runs 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54871?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54871 is 1.08%, a rise of 46.2% over the past 5 years in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54871 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 54871 runs $1,193-$1,373 (5-year average $1,285). The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 54871 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54871 runs 12% above the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,373/yr), ranking #128 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.