ZIP 55001 · Washington County

Afton, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 55001, Afton, Minnesota.

350.0%
Loss ratio
0.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#12 of 689
Minnesota rank
42
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 55001 (Afton, MN) homeowners insurance averages $3,297/yr, 96th percentile nationally, 86% above the U.S. norm.

$3,297
Avg premium (2022)
+86%
vs U.S. average
+14.1%
since 2018
96th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,297/yr
+14.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
350.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
38.43%
Avg severity: $30,028
Nonrenewal Rate
0.22%
-38.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 55001 (Afton, MN)

Homeowners in ZIP 55001 (Afton, MN) pay an average of $3,297 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 42 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 55001 in the 96th percentile, 86% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Minnesota statewide average is $1,928 per year; this ZIP sits 71% above that figure, ranking #12 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Hamel (ZIP 55340) at $3,297, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 55001 is 350.0%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 38.43% of policies in ZIP 55001 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,028. 0.22% of ZIP 55001 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 38.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 55001 costs have risen 14.1% since 2018, from a low of $2,890 to a high of $3,297, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 55001 Compares

vs National Average
$3,297 vs $1,776
86% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$3,297 vs $1,928
71% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 55001, 2018–2022

$2,800$2,900$3,000$3,100$3,200$3,300$3,400 20182019202020212022 $3,297
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 55001.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,890 -
2019 $2,937 +1.6%
2020 $2,963 +0.9%
2021 $3,042 +2.7%
2022 $3,297 +8.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,026
Premium Range
$2,890 - $3,297
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 55001

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 55001 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Minnesota's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Minnesota 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 55001?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 55001 (Afton, MN): $3,297/year as of 2022, the 96th national percentile, #12 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +14.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Afton, MN?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 55001: a claims frequency of 38.43% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.22%, against a loss ratio above 100% (350.0%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 55001 compared to the national average?
At $3,297/yr, ZIP 55001 runs 86% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 96th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 55001?
Insurers decline to renew 0.22% of policies in ZIP 55001 in Minnesota, a drop of 38.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 55001 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 55001 runs $2,890-$3,297 (5-year average $3,026). The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 55001 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 55001 averages $3,297/yr, 71% above that figure, ranking #12 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota 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.