ZIP 56201 · Kandiyohi County

Willmar, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56201, Willmar, Minnesota.

250.0%
Loss ratio
0.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#345 of 689
Minnesota rank
74
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Willmar, MN (ZIP 56201) runs $1,857/yr on average: the 69th percentile nationally and 5% above the U.S. average.

$1,857
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
+16.6%
since 2018
69th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,857/yr
+16.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
250.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
30.98%
Avg severity: $14,987
Nonrenewal Rate
0.45%
+5.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56201 (Willmar, MN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 56201 (Willmar, MN) runs $1,857 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 74 reported policies. That is 5% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 69th percentile nationally. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (below), ranking #345 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Millville (ZIP 55957) at $1,858, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 250.0%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 30.98% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,987. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.45%, a rise of 5.6% 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 56201 have risen by 16.6%, ranging from $1,593 to $1,857 with a five-year average of $1,736, an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 56201 Compares

vs National Average
$1,857 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,857 vs $1,928
4% below state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56201, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,857
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56201.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,593 -
2019 $1,672 +5.0%
2020 $1,747 +4.5%
2021 $1,812 +3.7%
2022 $1,857 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,736
Premium Range
$1,593 - $1,857
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56201

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

  • Compare ZIP 56201 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 56201?
At the 69th percentile nationally, #345 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota, ZIP 56201 (Willmar, MN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,857 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +16.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Willmar, MN?
Insurers in ZIP 56201 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 250.0%, alongside a claims frequency of 30.98% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.45%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56201 compared to the national average?
ZIP 56201 premiums of $1,857/yr are 5% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 69th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56201?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56201 is 0.45%, a rise of 5.6% over the past 5 years in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56201 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56201 have ranged from $1,593 to $1,857, with a 5-year average of $1,736. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 56201 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56201 averages $1,857/yr, 4% below that figure, ranking #345 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.