ZIP 55781 · St. Louis County

Side Lake, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 55781, Side Lake, Minnesota averages $1,457/yr.

53.5%
Loss ratio
0.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#639 of 689
Minnesota rank
3
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Side Lake, MN (ZIP 55781) ranks #14,541 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,457/yr) but #12,420 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.83%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,457
Avg premium (2022)
#14,541
of 25,593 on premium
#12,420
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
43rd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
51/100
55781 - Side Lake, MN

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C
$1,457/yr
Avg premium, 57th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
91.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
98.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 55781's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,457 Lower than most lower than 57% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 55781. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Minnesota, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 55781; crosshairs: Minnesota averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$858.8$2155.8$3452.8$4749.8$6046.80%0.7%1.3%2.0%2.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 55602 · Brimson $1,095/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 55719 · Chisholm $1,362/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 55712 · Bruno $1,391/yr · 2.56%
  • ZIP 55805 · Duluth $1,457/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 55781 · Side Lake (this ZIP) $1,457/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 55072 · Sandstone $1,480/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 55717 · Canyon $1,507/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 55731 · Ely $1,533/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 55037 · Hinckley $1,555/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 56569 · Ogema $1,575/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 56536 · Felton $1,601/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 56570 · Osage $1,633/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 56655 · Longville $1,662/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 56477 · Sebeka $1,683/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 56143 · Jackson $1,699/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 56520 · Breckenridge $1,709/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 56425 · Baxter $1,730/yr · 0.06%
  • ZIP 55965 · Preston $1,746/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 56270 · Morton $1,763/yr · 2.21%
  • ZIP 56382 · Swanville $1,789/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 56187 · Worthington $1,808/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 56013 · Blue Earth $1,824/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 56267 · Morris $1,844/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 56101 · Windom $1,855/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 56501 · Detroit Lakes $1,865/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 56374 · Saint Joseph $1,876/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 55430 · Minneapolis $1,898/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 56319 · Carlos $1,913/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 56115 · Balaton $1,922/yr · 1.31%
  • ZIP 56534 · Erhard $1,944/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 55936 · Grand Meadow $1,958/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 56028 · Elysian $1,971/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 56297 · Wood Lake $1,995/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 55069 · Rush City $2,014/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 55321 · Cokato $2,040/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 55076 · Inver Grove Heights $2,081/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 55070 · Saint Francis $2,101/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 55012 · Center City $2,134/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 55382 · South Haven $2,168/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 56468 · Nisswa $2,198/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 55370 · Plato $2,240/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 55011 · Cedar $2,304/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 55102 · Saint Paul $2,354/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 55038 · Hugo $2,407/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 55379 · Shakopee $2,482/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 55031 · Hampton $2,564/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 55438 · Minneapolis $2,687/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 55047 · Marine On Saint Croix $2,785/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 55001 · Afton $3,297/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 55403 · Minneapolis $5,811/yr · 0.81%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,457/yr
Near-median premium
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
9.98%
Avg severity: $7,812
Nonrenewal Rate
0.83%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+281.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 55781 (Side Lake, MN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 55781 (Side Lake, MN) at $1,457 per year for 2022 across approximately 3 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 18% below that mark and lands in the 43rd national percentile. The Minnesota statewide average is $1,928 per year; this ZIP sits 24% below that figure, ranking #639 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Meadowlands (ZIP 55765) at $1,457, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 53.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 55781. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 9.98%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,812. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.83%, a rise of 281.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.0% through 2022, ranging $1,331 to $1,457 with a 5-year average of $1,398, an annualized rate of +1.2% per year.

FEMA NRI places St. Louis County in the upper risk band at 91.6 (Relatively Moderate): national 92nd percentile, #3/87 inside Minnesota, and 116% above the 42.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 32.4 · Community Resilience 98.3. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 55781 Compares

vs National Average
$1,457 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,457 vs $1,928
24% below state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 55781, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,457
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 55781.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,388 -
2019 $1,373 -1.1%
2020 $1,331 -3.0%
2021 $1,438 +8.1%
2022 $1,457 +1.3%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 55781

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,398
Premium Range
$1,331 - $1,457
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in St. Louis County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 55781 via FIPS 27137. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
91.6
Relatively Moderate · 92nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 87 Minnesota counties · state mean 42.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $50,630,840

Social Vulnerability Index 32.4 · Community Resilience 98.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Minnesota NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Minnesota for ZIP 55781

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 55781 in St. Louis County (NRI 91.6, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Minnesota. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,457/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.83% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 55781?
At the 43rd percentile nationally, #639 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota, ZIP 55781 (Side Lake, MN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,457 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Side Lake, MN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 55781: claims frequency (9.98%), loss ratio (53.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.83%), together placing this ZIP at the 43rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 55781 compared to the national average?
ZIP 55781 premiums of $1,457/yr are 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 43rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 55781?
ZIP 55781 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.83% in Minnesota, a rise of 281.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 55781 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 55781 have ranged from $1,331 to $1,457, with a 5-year average of $1,398. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 55781 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 55781 has an average premium of $1,457/yr compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928/yr. This ZIP is 24% below the state average, ranking #639 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 55781?
St. Louis County scores 91.6 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 92nd percentile nationally and #3 of 87 Minnesota counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 55781

This ZIP's premiums run at the 43rd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.