ZIP 56401 · Crow Wing County

Brainerd, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56401, Brainerd, Minnesota.

84.0%
Loss ratio
0.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#406 of 689
Minnesota rank
35
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 56401 (Brainerd, MN) homeowners insurance averages $1,795/yr, 66th percentile nationally, 1% above the U.S. norm.

$1,795
Avg premium (2022)
+1%
vs U.S. average
+12.2%
since 2018
66th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,795/yr
+12.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
84.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.18%
Avg severity: $14,822
Nonrenewal Rate
0.35%
-1.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56401 (Brainerd, MN)

Homeowners in ZIP 56401 (Brainerd, MN) pay an average of $1,795 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 35 reported policies. That is 1% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 66th percentile nationally. The Minnesota statewide average is $1,928 per year; this ZIP sits 7% below that figure, ranking #406 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Trimont (ZIP 56176) at $1,796, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 84.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 56401. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 10.18%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,822. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.35%, a drop of 1.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 12.2% through 2022, ranging $1,601 to $1,795 with a 5-year average of $1,690, an annualized rate of +2.9% 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 56401 Compares

vs National Average
$1,795 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,795 vs $1,928
7% below state avg
National Percentile
66th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56401, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,795
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56401.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,601 -
2019 $1,650 +3.1%
2020 $1,672 +1.3%
2021 $1,730 +3.4%
2022 $1,795 +3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,690
Premium Range
$1,601 - $1,795
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56401

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 56401?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 56401 (Brainerd, MN) averages $1,795 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 66th percentile, #406 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +12.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brainerd, MN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 56401: claims frequency (10.18%), loss ratio (84.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.35%), together placing this ZIP at the 66th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56401 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 56401 lands in the 66th percentile: its $1,795/yr average is 1% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56401?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56401 is 0.35%, a drop of 1.2% over the past 5 years in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56401 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 56401 runs $1,601-$1,795 (5-year average $1,690). The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 56401 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56401 averages $1,795/yr, 7% below that figure, ranking #406 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.