ZIP 54971 · Fond du Lac County

Ripon, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 54971, Ripon, Wisconsin.

85.9%
Loss ratio
0.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#389 of 718
Wisconsin rank
37
Policies

The verdict

Ripon, WI (ZIP 54971) averages $1,182/yr for homeowners insurance, 33% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally.

$1,182
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+11.8%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,182/yr
+11.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
85.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.84%
Avg severity: $35,786
Nonrenewal Rate
0.55%
-28.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54971 (Ripon, WI)

ZIP 54971 (Ripon, WI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,182 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 37 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 54971 comes in 33% below, the 22nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Wisconsin state average of $1,224, this ZIP runs 3% below, ranking #389 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Bloomington (ZIP 53804) at $1,182, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 85.9%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 54971. 2.84% of policies in ZIP 54971 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $35,786. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.55%, a drop of 28.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 54971 have risen by 11.8%, ranging from $1,057 to $1,182 with a five-year average of $1,112, an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 54971 Compares

vs National Average
$1,182 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,182 vs $1,224
3% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54971, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,182
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54971.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,057 -
2019 $1,069 +1.2%
2020 $1,103 +3.2%
2021 $1,147 +4.0%
2022 $1,182 +3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,112
Premium Range
$1,057 - $1,182
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 54971

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

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 54971?
At the 22nd percentile nationally, #389 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin, ZIP 54971 (Ripon, WI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,182 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +11.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ripon, WI?
In ZIP 54971, insurers report a 85.9% loss ratio, a 2.84% claims frequency, and a 0.55% nonrenewal rate, the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54971 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 54971 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,182/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54971?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54971 is 0.55%, a drop of 28.1% over the past 5 years in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54971 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 54971 runs $1,057-$1,182 (5-year average $1,112). The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 54971 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54971 runs 3% below the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,182/yr), ranking #389 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.