ZIP 56159 · Cottonwood County

Mountain Lake, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56159, Mountain Lake, Minnesota.

91.5%
Loss ratio
2.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#418 of 689
Minnesota rank
9
Policies

The verdict

At $1,780/yr, Mountain Lake, MN (ZIP 56159) sits in the 65th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 0% above the U.S. average.

$1,780
Avg premium (2022)
+0%
vs U.S. average
+19.1%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,780/yr
+19.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
91.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.21%
Avg severity: $38,636
Nonrenewal Rate
2.30%
+513.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56159 (Mountain Lake, MN)

Homeowners in ZIP 56159 (Mountain Lake, MN) pay an average of $1,780 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 9 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 0% above that mark and lands in the 65th national percentile. The Minnesota statewide average is $1,928 per year; this ZIP sits 8% below that figure, ranking #418 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Perham (ZIP 56573) at $1,782, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 91.5%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.21%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $38,636. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.30%, a rise of 513.8% 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 56159 have risen by 19.1%, ranging from $1,494 to $1,780 with a five-year average of $1,623, an annualized rate of +4.5% 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 56159 Compares

vs National Average
$1,780 vs $1,776
0% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,780 vs $1,928
8% below state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56159, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,780
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56159.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,494 -
2019 $1,559 +4.3%
2020 $1,620 +4.0%
2021 $1,662 +2.5%
2022 $1,780 +7.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,623
Premium Range
$1,494 - $1,780
Annual Change Rate
+4.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56159

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 56159?
At the 65th percentile nationally, #418 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota, ZIP 56159 (Mountain Lake, MN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,780 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +19.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mountain Lake, MN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 56159: a claims frequency of 4.21%, a loss ratio of 91.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.30%, placing this ZIP in the 65th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56159 compared to the national average?
At $1,780/yr, ZIP 56159 runs 0% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 65th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56159?
Insurers decline to renew 2.30% of policies in ZIP 56159 in Minnesota, a rise of 513.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56159 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56159 have ranged from $1,494 to $1,780, with a 5-year average of $1,623. The annualized change rate is +4.5% per year.
How does ZIP 56159 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56159 runs 8% below the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,780/yr), ranking #418 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.