ZIP 54981 · Waupaca County

Waupaca, WI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 54981, Waupaca, Wisconsin.

193.2%
Loss ratio
0.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#341 of 718
Wisconsin rank
44
Policies

The verdict

At $1,212/yr, Waupaca, WI (ZIP 54981) sits in the 24th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 32% below the U.S. average.

$1,212
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+6.0%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,212/yr
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
193.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
13.23%
Avg severity: $17,695
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
-23.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 54981 (Waupaca, WI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 54981 (Waupaca, WI) runs $1,212 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 44 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 32% below that mark and lands in the 24th national percentile. Wisconsin homeowners pay $1,224 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (below), ranking #341 of 718 tracked ZIPs in Wisconsin by premium. The closest-priced peer within Wisconsin is Madison (ZIP 53713) at $1,212, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 193.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 54981. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 13.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,695. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.56%, a drop of 23.8% 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 54981 have risen by 6.0%, ranging from $1,143 to $1,213 with a five-year average of $1,184, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 54981 Compares

vs National Average
$1,212 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Wisconsin Average
$1,212 vs $1,224
1% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 54981, 2018–2022

$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220 20182019202020212022 $1,212
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 54981.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,143 -
2019 $1,180 +3.2%
2020 $1,172 -0.6%
2021 $1,213 +3.5%
2022 $1,212 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,184
Premium Range
$1,143 - $1,213
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 54981

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

  • Put ZIP 54981 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 54981?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 54981 (Waupaca, WI) averages $1,212 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 24th percentile, #341 of 718 ZIPs in Wisconsin. Premiums have changed +6.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waupaca, WI?
Insurers in ZIP 54981 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 193.2%, alongside a claims frequency of 13.23% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.56%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 54981 compared to the national average?
At $1,212/yr, ZIP 54981 runs 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 24th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 54981?
ZIP 54981 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.56% in Wisconsin, a drop of 23.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 54981 over 5 years?
ZIP 54981 premiums spanned $1,143 to $1,213 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,184. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 54981 compare to the Wisconsin state average?
The Wisconsin state average is $1,224/yr; ZIP 54981 averages $1,212/yr, 1% below that figure, ranking #341 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.