ZIP 55072 · Pine County

Sandstone, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 55072, Sandstone, Minnesota.

30.6%
Loss ratio
0.69%
Nonrenewal rate
#627 of 689
Minnesota rank
5
Policies

The verdict

At $1,480/yr, Sandstone, MN (ZIP 55072) sits in the 45th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 17% below the U.S. average.

$1,480
Avg premium (2022)
-17%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,480/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.77%
Avg severity: $7,837
Nonrenewal Rate
0.69%
+7.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 55072 (Sandstone, MN)

Homeowners in ZIP 55072 (Sandstone, MN) pay an average of $1,480 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 17% below that mark and lands in the 45th national percentile. Against Minnesota's average of $1,928, ZIP 55072 is 23% below, ranking #627 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Isle (ZIP 56342) at $1,481, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 30.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.77%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,837. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.69% in this ZIP, a rise of 7.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 55072 costs have risen 4.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,418 to a high of $1,480, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 55072 Compares

vs National Average
$1,480 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,480 vs $1,928
23% below state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 55072, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,480
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 55072.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,418 -
2019 $1,444 +1.8%
2020 $1,459 +1.1%
2021 $1,459 +0.0%
2022 $1,480 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,452
Premium Range
$1,418 - $1,480
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 55072

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

  • Put ZIP 55072 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Minnesota compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Minnesota overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 55072?
At the 45th percentile nationally, #627 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota, ZIP 55072 (Sandstone, MN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,480 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sandstone, MN?
In ZIP 55072, insurers report a 30.6% loss ratio, a 5.77% claims frequency, and a 0.69% nonrenewal rate, the 45th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 55072 compared to the national average?
ZIP 55072 premiums of $1,480/yr are 17% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 55072?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 55072 is 0.69%, a rise of 7.0% over the past 5 years in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 55072 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 55072 runs $1,418-$1,480 (5-year average $1,452). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 55072 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 55072 runs 23% below the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,480/yr), ranking #627 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.