ZIP 56515 · Otter Tail County

Battle Lake, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56515, Battle Lake, Minnesota.

110.6%
Loss ratio
0.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#450 of 689
Minnesota rank
11
Policies

The verdict

Battle Lake, MN (ZIP 56515) averages $1,743/yr for homeowners insurance, 2% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally.

$1,743
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. average
+14.0%
since 2018
63rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,743/yr
+14.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
110.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
17.19%
Avg severity: $11,214
Nonrenewal Rate
0.25%
+86.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56515 (Battle Lake, MN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 56515 (Battle Lake, MN) runs $1,743 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 11 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 2% below that mark and lands in the 63rd national percentile. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (below), ranking #450 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Morgan (ZIP 56266) at $1,745, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 56515 shows a 110.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 17.19% of policies in ZIP 56515 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,214. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.25%, a rise of 86.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 56515 premiums risen 14.0%, spanning $1,529 to $1,743 (five-year average: $1,618), an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 56515 Compares

vs National Average
$1,743 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,743 vs $1,928
10% below state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56515, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,743
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56515.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,529 -
2019 $1,560 +2.0%
2020 $1,596 +2.3%
2021 $1,662 +4.1%
2022 $1,743 +4.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,618
Premium Range
$1,529 - $1,743
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56515

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

  • Put ZIP 56515 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Minnesota's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 56515?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 56515 (Battle Lake, MN) averages $1,743 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 63rd percentile, #450 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed +14.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Battle Lake, MN?
Insurers in ZIP 56515 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 110.6%, alongside a claims frequency of 17.19% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.25%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56515 compared to the national average?
ZIP 56515 premiums of $1,743/yr are 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 63rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56515?
Insurers decline to renew 0.25% of policies in ZIP 56515 in Minnesota, a rise of 86.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56515 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56515 have ranged from $1,529 to $1,743, with a 5-year average of $1,618. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 56515 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56515 averages $1,743/yr, 10% below that figure, ranking #450 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.