ZIP 54979 · Fond du Lac County

Van Dyne, WI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 54979, Van Dyne, Wisconsin averages $1,119/yr.

60.4%
Loss ratio
1.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#496 of 718
Wisconsin rank
21
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 54979 (Van Dyne, WI) is #21,334 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #4,492 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,119
Avg premium (2022)
#21,334
of 25,593 on premium
#4,492
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
17th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
55/100
54979 - Van Dyne, 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-
$1,119/yr
Avg premium, 83rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
76.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
94.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 54979's premium sits nationally

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

$1,119 Among the lowest lower than 83% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 54979. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Wisconsin, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 54979; crosshairs: Wisconsin averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$731.8$1088.2$1444.7$1801.1$2157.60.1%0.7%1.3%1.9%2.5%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 54542 · Long Lake $797/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 54302 · Green Bay $914/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 54931 · Dale $960/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 54901 · Oshkosh $991/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 53007 · Butler $1,006/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 54566 · Wabeno $1,021/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 54311 · Green Bay $1,034/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 53404 · Racine $1,047/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 54896 · Winter $1,056/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 53093 · Waldo $1,070/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 53910 · Adams $1,081/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 54245 · Valders $1,093/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 54526 · Glen Flora $1,099/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 53963 · Waupun $1,109/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 54942 · Greenville $1,119/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 54979 · Van Dyne (this ZIP) $1,119/yr · 1.59%
  • ZIP 53035 · Iron Ridge $1,129/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 53013 · Cedar Grove $1,138/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 54547 · Mercer $1,148/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 54126 · Greenleaf $1,154/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 54456 · Neillsville $1,162/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 54937 · Fond Du Lac $1,174/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 53151 · New Berlin $1,179/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 54426 · Edgar $1,190/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 54664 · Viola $1,197/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 54768 · Stanley $1,209/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 53518 · Blue River $1,222/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 54412 · Auburndale $1,235/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 53926 · Dalton $1,243/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 54475 · Rudolph $1,248/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 54701 · Eau Claire $1,257/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 54448 · Marathon $1,268/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 53930 · Endeavor $1,276/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 54661 · Trempealeau $1,289/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 54155 · Oneida $1,299/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 54734 · Downing $1,312/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 54829 · Cumberland $1,324/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 53503 · Arena $1,336/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 53126 · Franksville $1,349/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 54849 · Lake Nebagamon $1,359/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 53502 · Albany $1,373/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 53565 · Mineral Point $1,391/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 54540 · Land O Lakes $1,415/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 54211 · Ephraim $1,433/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 53807 · Cuba City $1,459/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 54005 · Clear Lake $1,490/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 53717 · Madison $1,546/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 53206 · Milwaukee $1,599/yr · 2.43%
  • ZIP 53561 · Merrimac $1,719/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 53125 · Fontana $2,093/yr · 0.27%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,119/yr
Below-median premium
+1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
60.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.78%
Avg severity: $14,147
Nonrenewal Rate
1.59%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+106.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54979 (Van Dyne, WI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 54979 (Van Dyne, WI) runs $1,119 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 21 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 54979 comes in 37% below, the 17th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Wisconsin statewide average is $1,224 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #496 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Chilton (ZIP 53014) at $1,120, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 60.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 54979. 4.78% of policies in ZIP 54979 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,147. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.59%, a rise of 106.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 54979 premiums risen 1.9%, spanning $1,081 to $1,175 (five-year average: $1,112), an annualized rate of +0.5% per year.

Fond du Lac County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 76.3 (Relatively Low), 76th percentile nationally and #16 of 72 Wisconsin counties - 29% above the state mean of 59.1. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 16.6 · Community Resilience 94.1. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 54979 Compares

vs National Average
$1,119 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,119 vs $1,224
9% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54979, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,119
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54979.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,098 -
2019 $1,081 -1.6%
2020 $1,085 +0.3%
2021 $1,175 +8.3%
2022 $1,119 -4.7%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 54979

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,112
Premium Range
$1,081 - $1,175
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Fond du Lac County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 54979 via FIPS 55039. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
76.3
Relatively Low · 76th national percentile
In-state county rank
#16
of 72 Wisconsin counties · state mean 59.1
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $9,670,410

Social Vulnerability Index 16.6 · Community Resilience 94.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Wisconsin NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Wisconsin for ZIP 54979

Cross-state peers for ZIP 54979: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Wisconsin. County hazard context (Fond du Lac, NRI 76.3) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,119/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.59% 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 54979?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 54979 (Van Dyne, WI) is comparatively affordable at $1,119 per year as of 2022, just the 17th percentile nationally, #496 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Van Dyne, WI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 54979: a claims frequency of 4.78%, a loss ratio of 60.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.59%, placing this ZIP in the 17th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54979 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 54979 lands in the 17th percentile: its $1,119/yr average is 37% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54979?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54979 is 1.59%, a rise of 106.2% over the past 5 years in Wisconsin.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54979 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 54979 runs $1,081-$1,175 (5-year average $1,112). The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 54979 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
ZIP 54979 runs 9% below the Wisconsin state average ($1,224/yr vs this ZIP's $1,119/yr), ranking #496 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 54979?
County NRI 76.3 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 54979 via Fond du Lac County FIPS 55039. In-state rank #16 of 72; national percentile 76th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 54979

This ZIP's premiums run at the 17th 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.