ZIP 56271 · Swift County

Murdock, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56271, Murdock, Minnesota.

204.4%
Loss ratio
#292 of 689
Minnesota rank
3
Policies

The verdict

At $1,906/yr, Murdock, MN (ZIP 56271) sits in the 71st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 7% above the U.S. average.

$1,906
Avg premium (2022)
+7%
vs U.S. average
+11.2%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,906/yr
+11.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
204.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
24.32%
Avg severity: $16,015
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56271 (Murdock, MN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 56271 (Murdock, MN) runs $1,906 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 56271 in the 71st percentile, 7% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Minnesota statewide average is $1,928 per year; this ZIP sits 1% below that figure, ranking #292 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Arlington (ZIP 55307) at $1,905, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 56271 is 204.4%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 24.32%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,015.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 56271 premiums risen 11.2%, spanning $1,626 to $1,906 (five-year average: $1,752), an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 56271 Compares

vs National Average
$1,906 vs $1,776
7% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,906 vs $1,928
1% below state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56271, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,906
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56271.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,714 -
2019 $1,626 -5.1%
2020 $1,714 +5.4%
2021 $1,800 +5.0%
2022 $1,906 +5.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,752
Premium Range
$1,626 - $1,906
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56271

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

  • Put ZIP 56271 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 56271?
ZIP 56271 (Murdock, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,906 per year as of 2022 (71st percentile, #292 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +11.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Murdock, MN?
ZIP 56271 is running a loss ratio above 100% (204.4%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 24.32% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56271 compared to the national average?
At $1,906/yr, ZIP 56271 runs 7% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 71st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56271?
ZIP 56271 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56271 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 56271 runs $1,626-$1,906 (5-year average $1,752). The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 56271 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56271 averages $1,906/yr, 1% below that figure, ranking #292 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.