ZIP 55711 · St. Louis County

Brookston, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 55711, Brookston, Minnesota.

2.7%
Loss ratio
2.04%
Nonrenewal rate
#579 of 689
Minnesota rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Brookston, MN (ZIP 55711) averages $1,564/yr for homeowners insurance, 12% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally.

$1,564
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+4.2%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,564/yr
+4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
2.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.02%
Avg severity: $4,200
Nonrenewal Rate
2.04%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 55711 (Brookston, MN)

Homeowners in ZIP 55711 (Brookston, MN) pay an average of $1,564 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 55711 in the 51st percentile, 12% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928, this ZIP runs 19% below, ranking #579 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Minnesota City (ZIP 55959) at $1,565, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 55711 shows a 2.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.02%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,200. 2.04% of ZIP 55711 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 55711 premiums risen 4.2%, spanning $1,391 to $1,564 (five-year average: $1,484), an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 55711 Compares

vs National Average
$1,564 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,564 vs $1,928
19% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 55711, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,564
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 55711.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,501 -
2019 $1,511 +0.7%
2020 $1,391 -8.0%
2021 $1,454 +4.5%
2022 $1,564 +7.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,484
Premium Range
$1,391 - $1,564
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 55711

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

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 55711?
ZIP 55711 (Brookston, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,564 per year as of 2022 (51st percentile, #579 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +4.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brookston, MN?
In ZIP 55711, insurers report a 2.7% loss ratio, a 1.02% claims frequency, and a 2.04% nonrenewal rate, the 51st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 55711 compared to the national average?
At $1,564/yr, ZIP 55711 runs 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 51st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 55711?
Insurers decline to renew 2.04% of policies in ZIP 55711 in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 55711 over 5 years?
ZIP 55711 premiums spanned $1,391 to $1,564 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,484. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 55711 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 55711 averages $1,564/yr, 19% below that figure, ranking #579 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.