ZIP 56096 · Le Sueur County

Waterville, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56096, Waterville, Minnesota.

71.7%
Loss ratio
0.50%
Nonrenewal rate
#374 of 689
Minnesota rank
21
Policies

The verdict

At $1,830/yr, Waterville, MN (ZIP 56096) sits in the 67th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 3% above the U.S. average.

$1,830
Avg premium (2022)
+3%
vs U.S. average
+13.8%
since 2018
67th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,830/yr
+13.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
71.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.06%
Avg severity: $16,265
Nonrenewal Rate
0.50%
-10.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56096 (Waterville, MN)

Homeowners in ZIP 56096 (Waterville, MN) pay an average of $1,830 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 21 reported policies. That is 3% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 67th percentile nationally. Compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928, this ZIP runs 5% below, ranking #374 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Spring Valley (ZIP 55975) at $1,830, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 71.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 8.06% of policies in ZIP 56096 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,265. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.50%, a drop of 10.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 56096 have risen by 13.8%, ranging from $1,607 to $1,830 with a five-year average of $1,716, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 56096 Compares

vs National Average
$1,830 vs $1,776
3% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,830 vs $1,928
5% below state avg
National Percentile
67th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56096, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,830
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56096.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,607 -
2019 $1,675 +4.2%
2020 $1,695 +1.2%
2021 $1,771 +4.5%
2022 $1,830 +3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,716
Premium Range
$1,607 - $1,830
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56096

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 56096 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Minnesota's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Minnesota overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 56096?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 56096 (Waterville, MN) averages $1,830 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 67th percentile, #374 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +13.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waterville, MN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 56096: claims frequency (8.06%), loss ratio (71.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.50%), together placing this ZIP at the 67th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56096 compared to the national average?
At $1,830/yr, ZIP 56096 runs 3% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 67th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56096?
Insurers decline to renew 0.50% of policies in ZIP 56096 in Minnesota, a drop of 10.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56096 over 5 years?
ZIP 56096 premiums spanned $1,607 to $1,830 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,716. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 56096 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56096 averages $1,830/yr, 5% below that figure, ranking #374 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.