ZIP 56239 · Lyon County

Ghent, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 56239, Ghent, Minnesota averages $1,803/yr.

46.4%
Loss ratio
#400 of 689
Minnesota rank
8
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 56239 (Ghent, MN) homeowners insurance averages $1,803/yr, 66th percentile nationally, 2% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,803
Avg premium (2022)
+2%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+6.6%
since 2018
66th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
54/100
56239 - Ghent, MN

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$1,803/yr
Avg premium, 34th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
43.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
77.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 56239's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,803 Around the middle lower than 34% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,803/yr
Near-median premium
+6.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
14.14%
Avg severity: $5,920
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56239 (Ghent, MN)

ZIP 56239 (Ghent, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,803 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 56239 comes in 2% above, the 66th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (below), ranking #400 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Barnesville (ZIP 56514) at $1,803, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 46.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 14.14%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,920.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 56239 have risen by 6.6%, ranging from $1,614 to $1,904 with a five-year average of $1,751, an annualized rate of +1.6% per year.

Lyon County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 43.5 (Relatively Low), the 43rd national percentile and #43 of 87 Minnesota counties (3% above the 42.4 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 77.7. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 56239 Compares

vs National Average
$1,803 vs $1,776
2% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,803 vs $1,928
6% below state avg
National Percentile
66th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56239, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,803
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56239.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,692 -
2019 $1,614 -4.6%
2020 $1,744 +8.1%
2021 $1,904 +9.2%
2022 $1,803 -5.3%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 56239 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,751
Premium Range
$1,614 - $1,904
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Lyon County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 56239 via FIPS 27083. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
43.5
Relatively Low · 43rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#43
of 87 Minnesota counties · state mean 42.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $3,589,688

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 77.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Minnesota NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

ZIP 56239's county NRI is 43.5 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Minnesota containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,803/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 56239?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 56239 (Ghent, MN) averages $1,803 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 66th percentile, #400 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +6.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ghent, MN?
In ZIP 56239, insurers report a 46.4% loss ratio, a 14.14% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 66th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56239 compared to the national average?
At $1,803/yr, ZIP 56239 runs 2% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 66th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56239?
ZIP 56239 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56239 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 56239 runs $1,614-$1,904 (5-year average $1,751). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 56239 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56239 runs 6% below the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,803/yr), ranking #400 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 56239?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 56239 (Lyon) is 43.5 - #43/87 in Minnesota, 43rd national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 56239

This ZIP's premiums run at the 66th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.