ZIP 56387 · Stearns County

Waite Park, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 56387, Waite Park, Minnesota averages $1,610/yr.

216.4%
Loss ratio
0.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#544 of 689
Minnesota rank
306
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Waite Park, MN (ZIP 56387) ranks #11,702 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,610/yr) but #17,334 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.53%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,610
Avg premium (2022)
#11,702
of 25,593 on premium
#17,334
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
54th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
53/100
56387 - Waite Park, MN

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,610/yr
Avg premium, 46th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
87.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
96.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 56387's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,610 Around the middle lower than 46% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 56387. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Minnesota, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 56387; crosshairs: Minnesota averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$858.8$2155.8$3452.8$4749.8$6046.80%0.7%1.3%2.0%2.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 55602 · Brimson $1,095/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 55719 · Chisholm $1,362/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 55712 · Bruno $1,391/yr · 2.56%
  • ZIP 55805 · Duluth $1,457/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 55072 · Sandstone $1,480/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 55717 · Canyon $1,507/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 55731 · Ely $1,533/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 55037 · Hinckley $1,555/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 56569 · Ogema $1,575/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 56536 · Felton $1,601/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 56387 · Waite Park (this ZIP) $1,610/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 56570 · Osage $1,633/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 56655 · Longville $1,662/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 56477 · Sebeka $1,683/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 56143 · Jackson $1,699/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 56520 · Breckenridge $1,709/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 56425 · Baxter $1,730/yr · 0.06%
  • ZIP 55965 · Preston $1,746/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 56270 · Morton $1,763/yr · 2.21%
  • ZIP 56382 · Swanville $1,789/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 56187 · Worthington $1,808/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 56013 · Blue Earth $1,824/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 56267 · Morris $1,844/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 56101 · Windom $1,855/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 56501 · Detroit Lakes $1,865/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 56374 · Saint Joseph $1,876/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 55430 · Minneapolis $1,898/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 56319 · Carlos $1,913/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 56115 · Balaton $1,922/yr · 1.31%
  • ZIP 56534 · Erhard $1,944/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 55936 · Grand Meadow $1,958/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 56028 · Elysian $1,971/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 56297 · Wood Lake $1,995/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 55069 · Rush City $2,014/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 55321 · Cokato $2,040/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 55076 · Inver Grove Heights $2,081/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 55070 · Saint Francis $2,101/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 55012 · Center City $2,134/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 55382 · South Haven $2,168/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 56468 · Nisswa $2,198/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 55370 · Plato $2,240/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 55011 · Cedar $2,304/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 55102 · Saint Paul $2,354/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 55038 · Hugo $2,407/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 55379 · Shakopee $2,482/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 55031 · Hampton $2,564/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 55438 · Minneapolis $2,687/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 55047 · Marine On Saint Croix $2,785/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 55001 · Afton $3,297/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 55403 · Minneapolis $5,811/yr · 0.81%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,610/yr
Near-median premium
+16.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
216.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
23.95%
Avg severity: $14,543
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+0.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56387 (Waite Park, MN)

Homeowners in ZIP 56387 (Waite Park, MN) pay an average of $1,610 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 306 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 56387 in the 54th percentile, 9% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 16% (below), ranking #544 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Saginaw (ZIP 55779) at $1,609, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 56387 shows a 216.4% loss ratio, an indication that 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 23.95%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,543. 0.53% of ZIP 56387 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 0.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 56387 premiums risen 16.0%, spanning $1,388 to $1,610 (five-year average: $1,496), an annualized rate of +3.8% per year.

Stearns County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 87.6 (Relatively Moderate), 88th percentile nationally and #6 of 87 Minnesota counties - 107% above the state mean of 42.4. Dominant mapped hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 24.1 · Community Resilience 96.2. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 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

Average premium in ZIP 56387, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,610
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56387.
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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 56387, 2018-2022

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Stearns County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 56387 via FIPS 27145. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
87.6
Relatively Moderate · 88th national percentile
In-state county rank
#6
of 87 Minnesota counties · state mean 42.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $10,736,895

Social Vulnerability Index 24.1 · Community Resilience 96.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Minnesota NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Minnesota for ZIP 56387

Cross-state peers for ZIP 56387: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Minnesota. County hazard context (Stearns, NRI 87.6) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,610/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.53% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 56387?
At the 54th percentile nationally, #544 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota, ZIP 56387 (Waite Park, MN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,610 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +16.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waite Park, MN?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 56387: a claims frequency of 23.95% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.53%, against a loss ratio above 100% (216.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56387 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 56387 lands in the 54th percentile: its $1,610/yr average is 9% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56387?
ZIP 56387 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.53% in Minnesota, a rise of 0.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56387 over 5 years?
ZIP 56387 premiums spanned $1,388 to $1,610 across the 2018-2022 window, 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 runs 16% below the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,610/yr), ranking #544 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 56387?
County NRI 87.6 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 56387 via Stearns County FIPS 27145. In-state rank #6 of 87; national percentile 88th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 56387

This ZIP's premiums run at the 54th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.