ZIP 56296 · Traverse County

Wheaton, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56296, Wheaton, Minnesota.

84.4%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#280 of 689
Minnesota rank
3
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 56296 (Wheaton, MN) homeowners insurance averages $1,920/yr, 72nd percentile nationally, 8% above the U.S. norm.

$1,920
Avg premium (2022)
+8%
vs U.S. average
+20.8%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,920/yr
+20.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
84.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.37%
Avg severity: $30,184
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
+56.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56296 (Wheaton, MN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 56296 (Wheaton, MN) runs $1,920 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 8% above that mark and lands in the 72nd national percentile. Compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928, this ZIP runs 0% below, ranking #280 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Saint Paul (ZIP 55103) at $1,920, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 56296 is 84.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.37%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,184. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.85% in this ZIP, a rise of 56.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 56296 costs have risen 20.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,589 to a high of $1,920, an annualized rate of +4.8% 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 56296 Compares

vs National Average
$1,920 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,920 vs $1,928
0% below state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56296, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,920
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56296.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,589 -
2019 $1,662 +4.6%
2020 $1,720 +3.5%
2021 $1,825 +6.1%
2022 $1,920 +5.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,743
Premium Range
$1,589 - $1,920
Annual Change Rate
+4.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56296

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

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 56296?
ZIP 56296 (Wheaton, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,920 per year as of 2022 (72nd percentile, #280 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +20.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wheaton, MN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 56296: a claims frequency of 5.37%, a loss ratio of 84.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.85%, placing this ZIP in the 72nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56296 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 56296 lands in the 72nd percentile: its $1,920/yr average is 8% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56296?
ZIP 56296 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.85% in Minnesota, a rise of 56.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56296 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56296 have ranged from $1,589 to $1,920, with a 5-year average of $1,743. The annualized change rate is +4.8% per year.
How does ZIP 56296 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56296 runs 0% below the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,920/yr), ranking #280 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.