ZIP 56501 · Becker County

Detroit Lakes, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 56501, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota averages $1,865/yr.

47.4%
Loss ratio
0.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#332 of 689
Minnesota rank
33
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Detroit Lakes, MN sits #7,823 nationally on average premium ($1,865) versus #20,175 on nonrenewal rate (0.33%).

$1,865
Avg premium (2022)
#7,823
of 25,593 on premium
#20,175
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
69th
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
64/100
56501 - Detroit Lakes, 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 F
$1,865/yr
Avg premium, 31st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C+
37.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
85.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 56501's premium sits nationally

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

$1,865 Around the middle lower than 31% 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 56501. 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 56501; 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 49 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 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 (this ZIP) $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)
$1,865/yr
Above-median premium
+16.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.23%
Avg severity: $20,881
Nonrenewal Rate
0.33%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+20.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56501 (Detroit Lakes, MN)

ZIP 56501 (Detroit Lakes, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,865 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 33 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 56501 comes in 5% above, the 69th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (below), ranking #332 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Deer Creek (ZIP 56527) at $1,865, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 47.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 4.23% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,881. Insurers decline to renew 0.33% of policies in ZIP 56501 at expiration, a rise of 20.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 16.1% through 2022, ranging $1,606 to $1,865 with a 5-year average of $1,731, an annualized rate of +3.8% per year.

Becker County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 37.4 (Very Low), the 37th national percentile and #47 of 87 Minnesota counties (12% below the 42.4 state mean). Dominant hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 40.4 · Community Resilience 85.1. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 56501 Compares

vs National Average
$1,865 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,865 vs $1,928
3% below state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56501, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,865
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56501.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,606 -
2019 $1,665 +3.7%
2020 $1,733 +4.1%
2021 $1,784 +3.0%
2022 $1,865 +4.5%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 56501

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,731
Premium Range
$1,606 - $1,865
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Becker County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 56501 via FIPS 27005. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
37.4
Very Low · 37th national percentile
In-state county rank
#47
of 87 Minnesota counties · state mean 42.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $1,551,386

Social Vulnerability Index 40.4 · Community Resilience 85.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Cross-state peers for ZIP 56501: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Minnesota. County hazard context (Becker, NRI 37.4) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,865/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.33% 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 56501?
ZIP 56501 (Detroit Lakes, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,865 per year as of 2022 (69th percentile, #332 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +16.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Detroit Lakes, MN?
In ZIP 56501, insurers report a 47.4% loss ratio, a 4.23% claims frequency, and a 0.33% nonrenewal rate, the 69th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56501 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 56501 lands in the 69th percentile: its $1,865/yr average is 5% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56501?
ZIP 56501 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.33% in Minnesota, a rise of 20.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56501 over 5 years?
ZIP 56501 premiums spanned $1,606 to $1,865 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,731. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 56501 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56501 runs 3% below the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,865/yr), ranking #332 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 56501?
Becker County scores 37.4 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 37th percentile nationally and #47 of 87 Minnesota counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 56501

This ZIP's premiums run at the 69th 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.