ZIP 55979 · Winona County

Utica, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 55979, Utica, Minnesota averages $1,815/yr.

179.9%
Loss ratio
#386 of 689
Minnesota rank
7
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 55979 (Utica, MN) homeowners insurance averages $1,815/yr, 67th percentile nationally, 2% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,815
Avg premium (2022)
+2%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+15.5%
since 2018
67th
national percentile

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
46/100
55979 - Utica, 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
$1,815/yr
Avg premium, 33rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
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 55979's premium sits nationally

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

$1,815 Around the middle lower than 33% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,815/yr
Near-median premium
+15.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
179.9%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
19.39%
Avg severity: $16,834
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 55979 (Utica, MN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 55979 (Utica, MN) runs $1,815 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 7 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 55979 in the 67th percentile, 2% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928, this ZIP runs 6% below, ranking #386 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Clara City (ZIP 56222) at $1,814, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 55979 is 179.9%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 19.39%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,834.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 55979 have risen by 15.5%, ranging from $1,571 to $1,815 with a five-year average of $1,681, an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 55979 Compares

vs National Average
$1,815 vs $1,776
2% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,815 vs $1,928
6% below state avg
National Percentile
67th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 55979, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,815
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 55979.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,571 -
2019 $1,584 +0.9%
2020 $1,704 +7.5%
2021 $1,733 +1.7%
2022 $1,815 +4.7%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 55979 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,681
Premium Range
$1,571 - $1,815
Annual Change Rate
+3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Winona County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 55979 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 55979

Cross-state peers for ZIP 55979: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Minnesota. County hazard context (Winona, NRI 69.5) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,815/yr 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 55979?
ZIP 55979 (Utica, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,815 per year as of 2022 (67th percentile, #386 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +15.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Utica, MN?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 55979: a claims frequency of 19.39% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (179.9%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 55979 compared to the national average?
ZIP 55979 premiums of $1,815/yr are 2% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 67th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 55979?
ZIP 55979 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 55979 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 55979 runs $1,571-$1,815 (5-year average $1,681). The annualized change rate is +3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 55979 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 55979 averages $1,815/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #386 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 55979?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 55979 (Winona) is 69.5 - #17/87 in Minnesota, 69th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 55979

This ZIP's premiums run at the 67th 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.