ZIP 56387 Insurance Data

Waite Park, Minnesota · Stearns County · 306 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,610/yr
+16.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
216.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
23.95%
Avg severity: $14,543
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
+0.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56387 (Waite Park, MN)

ZIP 56387 (Waite Park, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,610 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 306 reported policies. That is 9% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 54th percentile nationally. Compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928, this ZIP runs 16% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 56387 is 216.4%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 23.95%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,543. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.53% in this ZIP, a rise of 0.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 56387 have risen by 16.0%, ranging from $1,388 to $1,610 with a five-year average of $1,496 — an annualized rate of +3.8% per year. 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 56387 Compares

vs National Average
$1,610 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,610 vs $1,928
16% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,388
2019 $1,435 +3.4%
2020 $1,492 +4.0%
2021 $1,553 +4.1%
2022 $1,610 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,496
Premium Range
$1,388 - $1,610
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 56387?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 56387 (Waite Park, MN) is $1,610 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +16.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waite Park, MN?
Key factors include claims frequency (23.95% in this ZIP), loss ratio (216.4%), and nonrenewal rates (0.53%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56387 compared to the national average?
ZIP 56387 premiums of $1,610/yr are 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56387?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56387 is 0.53%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +0.2% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56387 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56387 have ranged from $1,388 to $1,610, with a 5-year average of $1,496. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 56387 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56387 has an average premium of $1,610/yr compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average.

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