ZIP 55812 · St. Louis County

Duluth, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 55812, Duluth, Minnesota averages $1,969/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 55812 (Duluth, MN) is #6,627 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #18,745 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,969
Avg premium (2022)
#6,627
of 25,593 on premium
#18,745
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
74th
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
47/100
55812 - Duluth, 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 F
$1,969/yr
Avg premium, 26th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A
0.00%
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 55812's premium sits nationally

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

$1,969 Around the middle lower than 26% 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 55812. 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 55812; 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 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 55812 · Duluth (this ZIP) $1,969/yr · 0.44%
  • 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)
$1,969/yr
Above-median premium
+3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.96%
Avg severity: $28,150
Nonrenewal Rate
0.44%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

High-band NRI for ZIP 55812's county (St. Louis): score 91.6, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Cold Wave. That is #3 of 87 Minnesota counties and the 92nd national percentile (116% above the 42.4 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 32.4 · Community Resilience 98.3. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 55812 (5 years)

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in St. Louis County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 55812 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 55812

Cross-state peers for ZIP 55812: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Minnesota. County hazard context (St. Louis, NRI 91.6) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,969/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.44% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 55812?
County NRI 91.6 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 55812 via St. Louis County FIPS 27137. In-state rank #3 of 87; national percentile 92nd; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 55812

This ZIP's premiums run at the 74th 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.