ZIP 56228 · Meeker County

Cosmos, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56228, Cosmos, Minnesota.

408.7%
Loss ratio
1.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#422 of 689
Minnesota rank
5
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Cosmos, MN (ZIP 56228) runs $1,769/yr on average: the 64th percentile nationally and 0% below the U.S. average.

$1,769
Avg premium (2022)
-0%
vs U.S. average
+13.3%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,769/yr
+13.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
408.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
25.40%
Avg severity: $28,467
Nonrenewal Rate
1.59%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56228 (Cosmos, MN)

Homeowners in ZIP 56228 (Cosmos, MN) pay an average of $1,769 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 56228 comes in 0% below, the 64th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Minnesota's average of $1,928, ZIP 56228 is 8% below, ranking #422 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Maynard (ZIP 56260) at $1,767, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 408.7%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 56228. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 25.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,467. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.59%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 56228 costs have risen 13.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,538 to a high of $1,769, an annualized rate of +3.2% 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 56228 Compares

vs National Average
$1,769 vs $1,776
0% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,769 vs $1,928
8% below state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56228, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,769
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56228.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,562 -
2019 $1,538 -1.5%
2020 $1,687 +9.7%
2021 $1,737 +3.0%
2022 $1,769 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,659
Premium Range
$1,538 - $1,769
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56228

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

  • Put ZIP 56228 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Minnesota compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 56228?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 56228 (Cosmos, MN) averages $1,769 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 64th percentile, #422 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +13.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cosmos, MN?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 56228: a claims frequency of 25.40% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.59%, against a loss ratio above 100% (408.7%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56228 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 56228 lands in the 64th percentile: its $1,769/yr average is 0% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56228?
ZIP 56228 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.59% in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56228 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 56228 runs $1,538-$1,769 (5-year average $1,659). The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 56228 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56228 has an average premium of $1,769/yr compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928/yr. This ZIP is 8% below the state average, ranking #422 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.