ZIP 56479 · Todd County

Staples, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56479, Staples, Minnesota.

57.0%
Loss ratio
0.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#480 of 689
Minnesota rank
10
Policies

The verdict

At $1,706/yr, Staples, MN (ZIP 56479) sits in the 61st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 4% below the U.S. average.

$1,706
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+15.9%
since 2018
61st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,706/yr
+15.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.08%
Avg severity: $15,993
Nonrenewal Rate
0.36%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56479 (Staples, MN)

Homeowners in ZIP 56479 (Staples, MN) pay an average of $1,706 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 10 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 56479 comes in 4% below, the 61st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #480 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Puposky (ZIP 56667) at $1,708, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 57.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 6.08% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,993. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.36% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 15.9% through 2022, ranging $1,472 to $1,706 with a 5-year average of $1,564, 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 56479 Compares

vs National Average
$1,706 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,706 vs $1,928
12% below state avg
National Percentile
61th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56479, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,706
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56479.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,472 -
2019 $1,484 +0.8%
2020 $1,535 +3.5%
2021 $1,623 +5.7%
2022 $1,706 +5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,564
Premium Range
$1,472 - $1,706
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56479

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

  • Compare ZIP 56479 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Minnesota's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Minnesota overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 56479?
ZIP 56479 (Staples, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,706 per year as of 2022 (61st percentile, #480 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +15.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Staples, MN?
In ZIP 56479, insurers report a 57.0% loss ratio, a 6.08% claims frequency, and a 0.36% nonrenewal rate, the 61st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56479 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 56479 lands in the 61st percentile: its $1,706/yr average is 4% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56479?
Insurers decline to renew 0.36% of policies in ZIP 56479 in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56479 over 5 years?
ZIP 56479 premiums spanned $1,472 to $1,706 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,564. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 56479 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56479 runs 12% below the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,706/yr), ranking #480 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.