ZIP 56034 · Blue Earth County

Garden City, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56034, Garden City, Minnesota.

130.4%
Loss ratio
1.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#231 of 689
Minnesota rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Garden City, MN (ZIP 56034) averages $1,979/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally.

$1,979
Avg premium (2022)
+11%
vs U.S. average
+11.1%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,979/yr
+11.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
130.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.88%
Avg severity: $26,128
Nonrenewal Rate
1.23%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56034 (Garden City, MN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 56034 (Garden City, MN) at $1,979 per year for 2022 across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 11% above that mark and lands in the 75th national percentile. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (above), ranking #231 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Glyndon (ZIP 56547) at $1,980, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 130.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 9.88%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,128. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.23% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 56034 costs have risen 11.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,781 to a high of $1,979, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 56034 Compares

vs National Average
$1,979 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,979 vs $1,928
3% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56034, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,979
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56034.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,781 -
2019 $1,820 +2.2%
2020 $1,793 -1.5%
2021 $1,818 +1.4%
2022 $1,979 +8.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,838
Premium Range
$1,781 - $1,979
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56034

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 56034?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 56034 (Garden City, MN) averages $1,979 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 75th percentile, #231 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +11.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Garden City, MN?
Insurers in ZIP 56034 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 130.4%, alongside a claims frequency of 9.88% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.23%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56034 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 56034 lands in the 75th percentile: its $1,979/yr average is 11% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56034?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56034 is 1.23% in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56034 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 56034 runs $1,781-$1,979 (5-year average $1,838). The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 56034 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56034 runs 3% above the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,979/yr), ranking #231 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.