ZIP 55312 · McLeod County
Brownton, MN Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 55312, Brownton, Minnesota.
- 103.4%
- Loss ratio
- 0.84%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #206 of 689
- Minnesota rank
- 8
- Policies
The verdict
Brownton, MN (ZIP 55312) averages $2,018/yr for homeowners insurance, 14% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally.
- $2,018
- Avg premium (2022)
- +14%
- vs U.S. average
- +11.1%
- since 2018
- 76th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 55312 (Brownton, MN)
Homeowners in ZIP 55312 (Brownton, MN) pay an average of $2,018 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 14% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 76th percentile nationally. The Minnesota statewide average is $1,928 per year; this ZIP sits 5% above that figure, ranking #206 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Hutchinson (ZIP 55350) at $2,016, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 55312 is 103.4%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 11.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,469. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.84% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 55312 have risen by 11.1%, ranging from $1,813 to $2,018 with a five-year average of $1,918, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 55312 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 55312, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,817 | - |
| 2019 | $1,813 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | $1,962 | +8.2% |
| 2021 | $1,981 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $2,018 | +1.9% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 55312
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 55312 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Minnesota compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Minnesota 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
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