ZIP 56115 · Lyon County

Balaton, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56115, Balaton, Minnesota.

105.2%
Loss ratio
1.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#276 of 689
Minnesota rank
4
Policies

The verdict

At $1,922/yr, Balaton, MN (ZIP 56115) sits in the 72nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 8% above the U.S. average.

$1,922
Avg premium (2022)
+8%
vs U.S. average
+20.7%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,922/yr
+20.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
105.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
18.95%
Avg severity: $10,664
Nonrenewal Rate
1.31%
+107.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56115 (Balaton, MN)

ZIP 56115 (Balaton, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,922 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 8% above that mark and lands in the 72nd national percentile. Compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928, this ZIP runs 0% below, ranking #276 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Marshall (ZIP 56258) at $1,922, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 56115 shows a 105.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 18.95%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,664. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.31% in this ZIP, a rise of 107.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 56115 premiums risen 20.7%, spanning $1,592 to $1,922 (five-year average: $1,782), an annualized rate of +4.8% 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 56115 Compares

vs National Average
$1,922 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,922 vs $1,928
0% below state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56115, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,922
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56115.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,592 -
2019 $1,713 +7.6%
2020 $1,811 +5.8%
2021 $1,870 +3.3%
2022 $1,922 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,782
Premium Range
$1,592 - $1,922
Annual Change Rate
+4.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56115

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

  • Put ZIP 56115 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Minnesota's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Minnesota overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 56115?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 56115 (Balaton, MN) averages $1,922 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 72nd percentile, #276 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +20.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Balaton, MN?
ZIP 56115 is running a loss ratio above 100% (105.2%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 18.95% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.31%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56115 compared to the national average?
At $1,922/yr, ZIP 56115 runs 8% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 72nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56115?
ZIP 56115 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.31% in Minnesota, a rise of 107.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56115 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56115 have ranged from $1,592 to $1,922, with a 5-year average of $1,782. The annualized change rate is +4.8% per year.
How does ZIP 56115 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56115 runs 0% below the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,922/yr), ranking #276 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.