ZIP 55614 · Lake County

Silver Bay, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 55614, Silver Bay, Minnesota.

14.1%
Loss ratio
0.88%
Nonrenewal rate
#675 of 689
Minnesota rank
4
Policies

The verdict

At $1,352/yr, Silver Bay, MN (ZIP 55614) sits in the 35th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,352
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
-2.1%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,352/yr
-2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.64%
Avg severity: $11,560
Nonrenewal Rate
0.88%
+146.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 55614 (Silver Bay, MN)

ZIP 55614 (Silver Bay, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,352 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 24% below that mark and lands in the 35th national percentile. The Minnesota statewide average is $1,928 per year; this ZIP sits 30% below that figure, ranking #675 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Biwabik (ZIP 55708) at $1,351, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 55614 is 14.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.64% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,560. Insurers decline to renew 0.88% of policies in ZIP 55614 at expiration, a rise of 146.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.1% through 2022, ranging $1,336 to $1,392 with a 5-year average of $1,368, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 55614 Compares

vs National Average
$1,352 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,352 vs $1,928
30% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 55614, 2018–2022

$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,352
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 55614.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,380 -
2019 $1,379 -0.1%
2020 $1,336 -3.1%
2021 $1,392 +4.3%
2022 $1,352 -2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,368
Premium Range
$1,336 - $1,392
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 55614

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

  • Put ZIP 55614 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Minnesota's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 55614?
ZIP 55614 (Silver Bay, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,352 per year as of 2022 (35th percentile, #675 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed -2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Silver Bay, MN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 55614: claims frequency (1.64%), loss ratio (14.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.88%), together placing this ZIP at the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 55614 compared to the national average?
ZIP 55614 premiums of $1,352/yr are 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 55614?
Insurers decline to renew 0.88% of policies in ZIP 55614 in Minnesota, a rise of 146.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 55614 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 55614 have ranged from $1,336 to $1,392, with a 5-year average of $1,368. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 55614 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 55614 runs 30% below the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,352/yr), ranking #675 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.