ZIP 56031 · Martin County

Fairmont, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56031, Fairmont, Minnesota.

21.0%
Loss ratio
0.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#424 of 689
Minnesota rank
30
Policies

The verdict

Fairmont, MN (ZIP 56031) averages $1,766/yr for homeowners insurance, 1% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally.

$1,766
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
+18.5%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,766/yr
+18.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.58%
Avg severity: $8,120
Nonrenewal Rate
0.31%
+7.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56031 (Fairmont, MN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 56031 (Fairmont, MN) runs $1,766 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 30 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 1% below that mark and lands in the 64th national percentile. Against Minnesota's average of $1,928, ZIP 56031 is 8% below, ranking #424 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Maynard (ZIP 56260) at $1,767, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 21.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 56031. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.58%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,120. Insurers decline to renew 0.31% of policies in ZIP 56031 at expiration, a rise of 7.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 56031 premiums risen 18.5%, spanning $1,490 to $1,766 (five-year average: $1,638), an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 56031 Compares

vs National Average
$1,766 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,766 vs $1,928
8% below state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56031, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,766
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56031.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,490 -
2019 $1,570 +5.3%
2020 $1,667 +6.2%
2021 $1,696 +1.7%
2022 $1,766 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,638
Premium Range
$1,490 - $1,766
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56031

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 56031?
ZIP 56031 (Fairmont, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,766 per year as of 2022 (64th percentile, #424 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +18.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fairmont, MN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 56031: a claims frequency of 4.58%, a loss ratio of 21.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.31%, placing this ZIP in the 64th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56031 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 56031 lands in the 64th percentile: its $1,766/yr average is 1% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56031?
ZIP 56031 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.31% in Minnesota, a rise of 7.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56031 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56031 have ranged from $1,490 to $1,766, with a 5-year average of $1,638. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 56031 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56031 runs 8% below the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,766/yr), ranking #424 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.