ZIP 55972 · Winona County

Saint Charles, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 55972, Saint Charles, Minnesota averages $1,734/yr.

258.8%
Loss ratio
0.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#453 of 689
Minnesota rank
22
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Saint Charles, MN (ZIP 55972) ranks #9,640 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,734/yr) but #21,220 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.22%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,734
Avg premium (2022)
#9,640
of 25,593 on premium
#21,220
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
62nd
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
58/100
55972 - Saint Charles, 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
$1,734/yr
Avg premium, 38th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
69.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
88.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 55972's premium sits nationally

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

$1,734 Around the middle lower than 38% 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 55972. 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 55972; 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 55972 · Saint Charles (this ZIP) $1,734/yr · 0.22%
  • 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)
$1,734/yr
Near-median premium
+13.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
258.8%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
31.98%
Avg severity: $14,032
Nonrenewal Rate
0.22%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+84.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 55972 (Saint Charles, MN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 55972 (Saint Charles, MN) runs $1,734 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 22 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 2% below that mark and lands in the 62nd national percentile. The Minnesota statewide average is $1,928 per year; this ZIP sits 10% below that figure, ranking #453 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Eden Valley (ZIP 55329) at $1,735, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 258.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 31.98% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,032. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.22% in this ZIP, a rise of 84.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 55972 costs have risen 13.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,530 to a high of $1,734, an annualized rate of +3.2% per year.

FEMA NRI places Winona County in the upper risk band at 69.5 (Relatively Low): national 69th percentile, #17/87 inside Minnesota, and 64% above the 42.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 30.3 · Community Resilience 88.0. 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 55972 Compares

vs National Average
$1,734 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,734 vs $1,928
10% below state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 55972, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,734
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 55972.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,530 -
2019 $1,585 +3.6%
2020 $1,672 +5.4%
2021 $1,713 +2.5%
2022 $1,734 +1.2%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 55972 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,647
Premium Range
$1,530 - $1,734
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Winona County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 55972 via FIPS 27169. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
69.5
Relatively Low · 69th national percentile
In-state county rank
#17
of 87 Minnesota counties · state mean 42.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $4,136,657

Social Vulnerability Index 30.3 · Community Resilience 88.0

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Minnesota for ZIP 55972

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 55972 in Winona County (NRI 69.5, 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 ($1,734/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.22% 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 55972?
ZIP 55972 (Saint Charles, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,734 per year as of 2022 (62nd percentile, #453 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +13.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Charles, MN?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 55972: a claims frequency of 31.98% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.22%, against a loss ratio above 100% (258.8%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 55972 compared to the national average?
At $1,734/yr, ZIP 55972 runs 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 62nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 55972?
ZIP 55972 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.22% in Minnesota, a rise of 84.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 55972 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 55972 have ranged from $1,530 to $1,734, with a 5-year average of $1,647. The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 55972 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 55972 has an average premium of $1,734/yr compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928/yr. This ZIP is 10% below the state average, ranking #453 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 55972?
Winona County scores 69.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 69th percentile nationally and #17 of 87 Minnesota counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 55972

This ZIP's premiums run at the 62nd 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.