ZIP 56314 · Morrison County

Bowlus, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56314, Bowlus, Minnesota.

483.5%
Loss ratio
1.08%
Nonrenewal rate
#303 of 689
Minnesota rank
11
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Bowlus, MN (ZIP 56314) runs $1,896/yr on average: the 71st percentile nationally and 7% above the U.S. average.

$1,896
Avg premium (2022)
+7%
vs U.S. average
+8.8%
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)
$1,896/yr
+8.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
483.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
29.03%
Avg severity: $31,579
Nonrenewal Rate
1.08%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56314 (Bowlus, MN)

Homeowners in ZIP 56314 (Bowlus, MN) pay an average of $1,896 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 11 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 56314 comes in 7% above, the 71st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Minnesota's average of $1,928, ZIP 56314 is 2% below, ranking #303 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Walker (ZIP 56484) at $1,895, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 56314 shows a 483.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 29.03% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,579. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.08% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.8% through 2022, ranging $1,742 to $1,896 with a 5-year average of $1,820, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 56314 Compares

vs National Average
$1,896 vs $1,776
7% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,896 vs $1,928
2% below state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56314, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,896
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56314.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,742 -
2019 $1,744 +0.1%
2020 $1,884 +8.0%
2021 $1,836 -2.6%
2022 $1,896 +3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,820
Premium Range
$1,742 - $1,896
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56314

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

  • Compare ZIP 56314 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Minnesota compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 56314?
ZIP 56314 (Bowlus, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,896 per year as of 2022 (71st percentile, #303 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +8.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bowlus, MN?
ZIP 56314 is running a loss ratio above 100% (483.5%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 29.03% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.08%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56314 compared to the national average?
ZIP 56314 premiums of $1,896/yr are 7% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 71st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56314?
Insurers decline to renew 1.08% of policies in ZIP 56314 in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56314 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56314 have ranged from $1,742 to $1,896, with a 5-year average of $1,820. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 56314 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56314 averages $1,896/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #303 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.