ZIP 55012 · Chisago County

Center City, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 55012, Center City, Minnesota averages $2,134/yr.

254.2%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#151 of 689
Minnesota rank
35
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Center City, MN (ZIP 55012) ranks #5,127 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,134/yr) but #16,033 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.60%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,134
Avg premium (2022)
#5,127
of 25,593 on premium
#16,033
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
80th
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
55012 - Center City, MN

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 F
$2,134/yr
Avg premium, 20th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
44.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
88.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 55012's premium sits nationally

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

$2,134 Higher than most more expensive than 80% 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 55012. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Minnesota, 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 55012; crosshairs: Minnesota averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$858.8$2155.8$3452.8$4749.8$6046.80%0.7%1.3%2.0%2.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 55602 · Brimson $1,095/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 55719 · Chisholm $1,362/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 55712 · Bruno $1,391/yr · 2.56%
  • ZIP 55805 · Duluth $1,457/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 55072 · Sandstone $1,480/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 55717 · Canyon $1,507/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 55731 · Ely $1,533/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 55037 · Hinckley $1,555/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 56569 · Ogema $1,575/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 56536 · Felton $1,601/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 56570 · Osage $1,633/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 56655 · Longville $1,662/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 56477 · Sebeka $1,683/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 56143 · Jackson $1,699/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 56520 · Breckenridge $1,709/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 56425 · Baxter $1,730/yr · 0.06%
  • ZIP 55965 · Preston $1,746/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 56270 · Morton $1,763/yr · 2.21%
  • ZIP 56382 · Swanville $1,789/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 56187 · Worthington $1,808/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 56013 · Blue Earth $1,824/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 56267 · Morris $1,844/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 56101 · Windom $1,855/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 56501 · Detroit Lakes $1,865/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 56374 · Saint Joseph $1,876/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 55430 · Minneapolis $1,898/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 56319 · Carlos $1,913/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 56115 · Balaton $1,922/yr · 1.31%
  • ZIP 56534 · Erhard $1,944/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 55936 · Grand Meadow $1,958/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 56028 · Elysian $1,971/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 56297 · Wood Lake $1,995/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 55069 · Rush City $2,014/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 55321 · Cokato $2,040/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 55076 · Inver Grove Heights $2,081/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 55070 · Saint Francis $2,101/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 55012 · Center City (this ZIP) $2,134/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 55382 · South Haven $2,168/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 56468 · Nisswa $2,198/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 55370 · Plato $2,240/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 55011 · Cedar $2,304/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 55102 · Saint Paul $2,354/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 55038 · Hugo $2,407/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 55379 · Shakopee $2,482/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 55031 · Hampton $2,564/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 55438 · Minneapolis $2,687/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 55047 · Marine On Saint Croix $2,785/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 55001 · Afton $3,297/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 55403 · Minneapolis $5,811/yr · 0.81%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,134/yr
Above-median premium
+5.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
254.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
20.12%
Avg severity: $26,961
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+152.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 55012 (Center City, MN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 55012 (Center City, MN) runs $2,134 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 35 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 55012 comes in 20% above, the 80th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (above), ranking #151 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Maple Lake (ZIP 55358) at $2,139, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 55012 is 254.2%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 20.12% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,961. 0.60% of ZIP 55012 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 152.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 55012 premiums risen 5.6%, spanning $1,951 to $2,134 (five-year average: $2,041), an annualized rate of +1.4% per year.

Chisago County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 44.5 (Relatively Low), the 45th national percentile and #40 of 87 Minnesota counties (5% above the 42.4 state mean). Dominant hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 88.4. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 55012 Compares

vs National Average
$2,134 vs $1,776
20% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$2,134 vs $1,928
11% above state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 55012, 2018–2022

$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150 20182019202020212022 $2,134
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 55012.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,022 -
2019 $1,951 -3.5%
2020 $2,010 +3.0%
2021 $2,090 +4.0%
2022 $2,134 +2.1%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 55012 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,041
Premium Range
$1,951 - $2,134
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Chisago County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 55012 via FIPS 27025. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
44.5
Relatively Low · 45th national percentile
In-state county rank
#40
of 87 Minnesota counties · state mean 42.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $3,315,461

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 88.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 55012 (outside Minnesota)

ZIP 55012's county NRI is 44.5 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Minnesota containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,134/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.60% 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 55012?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 55012 (Center City, MN): $2,134/year as of 2022, the 80th national percentile, #151 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +5.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Center City, MN?
Insurers in ZIP 55012 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 254.2%, alongside a claims frequency of 20.12% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.60%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 55012 compared to the national average?
At $2,134/yr, ZIP 55012 runs 20% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 80th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 55012?
Insurers decline to renew 0.60% of policies in ZIP 55012 in Minnesota, a rise of 152.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 55012 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 55012 runs $1,951-$2,134 (5-year average $2,041). The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 55012 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 55012 has an average premium of $2,134/yr compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928/yr. This ZIP is 11% above the state average, ranking #151 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 55012?
Chisago County scores 44.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 45th percentile nationally and #40 of 87 Minnesota counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 55012

This ZIP's premiums run at the 80th 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.