ZIP 56387 · Stearns County

Waite Park, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56387, Waite Park, Minnesota.

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

The verdict

Waite Park, MN (ZIP 56387) averages $1,610/yr for homeowners insurance, 9% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally.

$1,610
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+16.0%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

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)

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.

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%

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)

What this means for ZIP 56387

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

  • Put ZIP 56387 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Minnesota compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Minnesota overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 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.

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.