ZIP 56229 · Lyon County

Cottonwood, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56229, Cottonwood, Minnesota.

255.5%
Loss ratio
1.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#192 of 689
Minnesota rank
7
Policies

The verdict

At $2,040/yr, Cottonwood, MN (ZIP 56229) sits in the 77th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 15% above the U.S. average.

$2,040
Avg premium (2022)
+15%
vs U.S. average
+13.7%
since 2018
77th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,040/yr
+13.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
255.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
37.21%
Avg severity: $14,011
Nonrenewal Rate
1.74%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56229 (Cottonwood, MN)

ZIP 56229 (Cottonwood, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,040 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 7 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 56229 comes in 15% above, the 77th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Minnesota statewide average is $1,928 per year; this ZIP sits 6% above that figure, ranking #192 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Cokato (ZIP 55321) at $2,040, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 56229 shows a 255.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 37.21% of policies in ZIP 56229 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,011. 1.74% of ZIP 56229 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 56229 costs have risen 13.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,782 to a high of $2,040, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 56229 Compares

vs National Average
$2,040 vs $1,776
15% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$2,040 vs $1,928
6% above state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56229, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,040
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56229.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,795 -
2019 $1,782 -0.7%
2020 $1,828 +2.6%
2021 $1,997 +9.3%
2022 $2,040 +2.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,888
Premium Range
$1,782 - $2,040
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56229

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

  • Put ZIP 56229 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
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 56229?
At the 77th percentile nationally, #192 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota, ZIP 56229 (Cottonwood, MN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,040 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +13.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cottonwood, MN?
Insurers in ZIP 56229 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 255.5%, alongside a claims frequency of 37.21% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.74%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56229 compared to the national average?
At $2,040/yr, ZIP 56229 runs 15% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 77th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56229?
ZIP 56229 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.74% in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56229 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 56229 runs $1,782-$2,040 (5-year average $1,888). The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 56229 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56229 averages $2,040/yr, 6% above that figure, ranking #192 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.