ZIP 55804 · St. Louis County

Duluth, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 55804, Duluth, Minnesota.

38.6%
Loss ratio
0.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#484 of 689
Minnesota rank
61
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Duluth, MN (ZIP 55804) runs $1,702/yr on average: the 60th percentile nationally and 4% below the U.S. average.

$1,702
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+7.2%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,702/yr
+7.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.25%
Avg severity: $20,172
Nonrenewal Rate
0.33%
-23.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 55804 (Duluth, MN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 55804 (Duluth, MN) at $1,702 per year for 2022 across approximately 61 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 55804 in the 60th percentile, 4% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Minnesota statewide average is $1,928 per year; this ZIP sits 12% below that figure, ranking #484 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Wadena (ZIP 56482) at $1,701, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 55804 is 38.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.25%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,172. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.33%, a drop of 23.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 55804 costs have risen 7.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,587 to a high of $1,703, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 55804 Compares

vs National Average
$1,702 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,702 vs $1,928
12% below state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 55804, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,702
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 55804.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,587 -
2019 $1,628 +2.6%
2020 $1,625 -0.2%
2021 $1,703 +4.8%
2022 $1,702 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,649
Premium Range
$1,587 - $1,703
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 55804

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

  • Compare ZIP 55804 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 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 55804?
At the 60th percentile nationally, #484 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota, ZIP 55804 (Duluth, MN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,702 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +7.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Duluth, MN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 55804: a claims frequency of 3.25%, a loss ratio of 38.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.33%, placing this ZIP in the 60th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 55804 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 55804 lands in the 60th percentile: its $1,702/yr average is 4% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 55804?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 55804 is 0.33%, a drop of 23.0% over the past 5 years in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 55804 over 5 years?
ZIP 55804 premiums spanned $1,587 to $1,703 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,649. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 55804 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 55804 runs 12% below the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,702/yr), ranking #484 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.