ZIP 55812 · St. Louis County

Duluth, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 55812, Duluth, Minnesota.

42.4%
Loss ratio
0.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#238 of 689
Minnesota rank
2,403
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 55812 (Duluth, MN) homeowners insurance averages $1,969/yr, 74th percentile nationally, 11% above the U.S. norm.

$1,969
Avg premium (2022)
+11%
vs U.S. average
+3.0%
since 2018
74th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,969/yr
+3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.96%
Avg severity: $28,150
Nonrenewal Rate
0.44%
-32.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 55812 (Duluth, MN)

ZIP 55812 (Duluth, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,969 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,403 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 55812 in the 74th percentile, 11% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (above), ranking #238 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Dawson (ZIP 56232) at $1,969, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 42.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 55812. 2.96% of policies in ZIP 55812 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,150. 0.44% of ZIP 55812 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 32.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.0% through 2022, ranging $1,907 to $1,969 with a 5-year average of $1,933, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 55812 Compares

vs National Average
$1,969 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,969 vs $1,928
2% above state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 55812, 2018–2022

$1,900$1,920$1,940$1,960$1,980 20182019202020212022 $1,969
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 55812.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,912 -
2019 $1,907 -0.3%
2020 $1,916 +0.5%
2021 $1,963 +2.5%
2022 $1,969 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,933
Premium Range
$1,907 - $1,969
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 55812

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 55812?
At the 74th percentile nationally, #238 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota, ZIP 55812 (Duluth, MN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,969 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Duluth, MN?
In ZIP 55812, insurers report a 42.4% loss ratio, a 2.96% claims frequency, and a 0.44% nonrenewal rate, the 74th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 55812 compared to the national average?
At $1,969/yr, ZIP 55812 runs 11% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 74th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 55812?
Insurers decline to renew 0.44% of policies in ZIP 55812 in Minnesota, a drop of 32.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 55812 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 55812 runs $1,907-$1,969 (5-year average $1,933). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 55812 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 55812 averages $1,969/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #238 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.