ZIP 56252 · Chippewa County

Kerkhoven, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56252, Kerkhoven, Minnesota.

153.5%
Loss ratio
1.47%
Nonrenewal rate
#216 of 689
Minnesota rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 56252 (Kerkhoven, MN) homeowners insurance averages $2,005/yr, 75th percentile nationally, 13% above the U.S. norm.

$2,005
Avg premium (2022)
+13%
vs U.S. average
+22.1%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,005/yr
+22.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
153.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
25.74%
Avg severity: $11,958
Nonrenewal Rate
1.47%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56252 (Kerkhoven, MN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 56252 (Kerkhoven, MN) runs $2,005 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 13% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. Against Minnesota's average of $1,928, ZIP 56252 is 4% above, ranking #216 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Rochester (ZIP 55906) at $2,005, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 56252 is 153.5%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 25.74% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,958. Insurers decline to renew 1.47% of policies in ZIP 56252 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 56252 premiums risen 22.1%, spanning $1,636 to $2,005 (five-year average: $1,759), an annualized rate of +5.1% 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 56252 Compares

vs National Average
$2,005 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$2,005 vs $1,928
4% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56252, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,005
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56252.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,642 -
2019 $1,668 +1.6%
2020 $1,636 -1.9%
2021 $1,845 +12.8%
2022 $2,005 +8.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,759
Premium Range
$1,636 - $2,005
Annual Change Rate
+5.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56252

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

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 56252?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 56252 (Kerkhoven, MN) averages $2,005 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 75th percentile, #216 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +22.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kerkhoven, MN?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 56252: a claims frequency of 25.74% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.47%, against a loss ratio above 100% (153.5%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56252 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 56252 lands in the 75th percentile: its $2,005/yr average is 13% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56252?
ZIP 56252 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.47% in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56252 over 5 years?
ZIP 56252 premiums spanned $1,636 to $2,005 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,759. The annualized change rate is +5.1% per year.
How does ZIP 56252 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56252 has an average premium of $2,005/yr compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average, ranking #216 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.