ZIP 54891 · Bayfield County

Washburn, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 54891, Washburn, Wisconsin.

130.4%
Loss ratio
0.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#357 of 718
Wisconsin rank
17
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 54891 (Washburn, WI) homeowners insurance averages $1,202/yr, 23rd percentile nationally, 32% below the U.S. norm.

$1,202
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)
$1,202/yr
+0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
130.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.54%
Avg severity: $61,677
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%
-51.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54891 (Washburn, WI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 54891 (Washburn, WI) runs $1,202 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 17 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 54891 in the 23rd percentile, 32% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Wisconsin's average of $1,224, ZIP 54891 is 2% below, ranking #357 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Cassville (ZIP 53806) at $1,202, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 54891 shows a 130.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $61,677. 0.66% of ZIP 54891 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 51.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 54891 premiums risen 0.7%, spanning $1,166 to $1,220 (five-year average: $1,194), 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 54891 Compares

vs National Average
$1,202 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,202 vs $1,224
2% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54891, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,202
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54891.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,193 -
2019 $1,166 -2.3%
2020 $1,192 +2.3%
2021 $1,220 +2.4%
2022 $1,202 -1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,194
Premium Range
$1,166 - $1,220
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 54891

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 54891 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
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 54891?
ZIP 54891 (Washburn, WI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,202 per year as of 2022 (23rd percentile, #357 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin). Premiums have changed +0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Washburn, WI?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 54891: a claims frequency of 2.54% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.66%, against a loss ratio above 100% (130.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54891 compared to the national average?
At $1,202/yr, ZIP 54891 runs 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 23rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54891?
ZIP 54891 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.66% in Wisconsin, a drop of 51.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54891 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 54891 runs $1,166-$1,220 (5-year average $1,194). The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 54891 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54891 runs 2% below the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,202/yr), ranking #357 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.