ZIP 55309 · Sherburne County

Big Lake, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 55309, Big Lake, Minnesota.

595.1%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#113 of 689
Minnesota rank
107
Policies

The verdict

At $2,237/yr, Big Lake, MN (ZIP 55309) sits in the 83rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 26% above the U.S. average.

$2,237
Avg premium (2022)
+26%
vs U.S. average
+15.2%
since 2018
83rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,237/yr
+15.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
595.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
46.67%
Avg severity: $28,519
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
-10.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 55309 (Big Lake, MN)

Homeowners in ZIP 55309 (Big Lake, MN) pay an average of $2,237 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 107 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 55309 comes in 26% above, the 83rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928, this ZIP runs 16% above, ranking #113 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Plato (ZIP 55370) at $2,240, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 595.1%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 55309. 46.67% of policies in ZIP 55309 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,519. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.60% in this ZIP, a drop of 10.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 55309 have risen by 15.2%, ranging from $1,942 to $2,237 with a five-year average of $2,088, an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 55309 Compares

vs National Average
$2,237 vs $1,776
26% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$2,237 vs $1,928
16% above state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 55309, 2018–2022

$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,237
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 55309.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,942 -
2019 $2,031 +4.6%
2020 $2,083 +2.5%
2021 $2,150 +3.2%
2022 $2,237 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,088
Premium Range
$1,942 - $2,237
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 55309

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 55309 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 55309?
ZIP 55309 (Big Lake, MN) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,237 per year as of 2022, in the 83rd percentile nationally, #113 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +15.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Big Lake, MN?
ZIP 55309 is running a loss ratio above 100% (595.1%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 46.67% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.60%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 55309 compared to the national average?
At $2,237/yr, ZIP 55309 runs 26% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 83rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 55309?
ZIP 55309 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.60% in Minnesota, a drop of 10.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 55309 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 55309 runs $1,942-$2,237 (5-year average $2,088). The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 55309 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 55309 runs 16% above the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $2,237/yr), ranking #113 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.