ZIP 56208 · Swift County

Appleton, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56208, Appleton, Minnesota.

190.7%
Loss ratio
1.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#473 of 689
Minnesota rank
4
Policies

The verdict

At $1,710/yr, Appleton, MN (ZIP 56208) sits in the 61st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 4% below the U.S. average.

$1,710
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+18.1%
since 2018
61st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,710/yr
+18.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
190.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
29.08%
Avg severity: $11,216
Nonrenewal Rate
1.42%
+96.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56208 (Appleton, MN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 56208 (Appleton, MN) runs $1,710 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 4 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 56208 in the 61st percentile, 4% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928, this ZIP runs 11% below, ranking #473 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Elmore (ZIP 56027) at $1,710, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 190.7%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 56208. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 29.08%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,216. Insurers decline to renew 1.42% of policies in ZIP 56208 at expiration, a rise of 96.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 18.1% through 2022, ranging $1,448 to $1,710 with a 5-year average of $1,563, an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 56208 Compares

vs National Average
$1,710 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,710 vs $1,928
11% below state avg
National Percentile
61th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56208, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,710
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56208.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,448 -
2019 $1,464 +1.1%
2020 $1,544 +5.5%
2021 $1,646 +6.6%
2022 $1,710 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,563
Premium Range
$1,448 - $1,710
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56208

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

  • Put ZIP 56208 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 56208?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 56208 (Appleton, MN) averages $1,710 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 61st percentile, #473 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +18.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Appleton, MN?
Insurers in ZIP 56208 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 190.7%, alongside a claims frequency of 29.08% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.42%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56208 compared to the national average?
ZIP 56208 premiums of $1,710/yr are 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 61st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56208?
ZIP 56208 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.42% in Minnesota, a rise of 96.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56208 over 5 years?
ZIP 56208 premiums spanned $1,448 to $1,710 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,563. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 56208 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56208 has an average premium of $1,710/yr compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #473 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.