ZIP 56536 · Clay County

Felton, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 56536, Felton, Minnesota averages $1,601/yr.

177.9%
Loss ratio
1.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#552 of 689
Minnesota rank
1
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Felton, MN (ZIP 56536) ranks #11,864 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,601/yr) but #5,169 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.49%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,601
Avg premium (2022)
#11,864
of 25,593 on premium
#5,169
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
54th
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
41/100
56536 - Felton, 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 D
$1,601/yr
Avg premium, 46th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
73.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
74.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 56536's premium sits nationally

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

$1,601 Around the middle lower than 46% 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 56536. 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 56536; 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 (this ZIP) $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 $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)
$1,601/yr
Near-median premium
-5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
177.9%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
8.96%
Avg severity: $31,802
Nonrenewal Rate
1.49%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
-1.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56536 (Felton, MN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 56536 (Felton, MN) runs $1,601 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 10% below that mark and lands in the 54th national percentile. Against Minnesota's average of $1,928, ZIP 56536 is 17% below, ranking #552 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Clearbrook (ZIP 56634) at $1,599, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 177.9%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. 8.96% of policies in ZIP 56536 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,802. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.49%, a drop of 1.5% 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 56536 premiums fallen 5.5%, spanning $1,601 to $1,745 (five-year average: $1,680), an annualized rate of -1.4% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 56536's county (Clay): score 73.7, rating Relatively Low, hazard Cold Wave. That is #14 of 87 Minnesota counties and the 74th national percentile (74% above the 42.4 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 12.8 · Community Resilience 74.7. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 56536 Compares

vs National Average
$1,601 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,601 vs $1,928
17% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56536, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,601
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56536.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,694 -
2019 $1,745 +3.0%
2020 $1,709 -2.1%
2021 $1,654 -3.2%
2022 $1,601 -3.2%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 56536 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,680
Premium Range
$1,601 - $1,745
Annual Change Rate
-1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Clay County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 56536 via FIPS 27027. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
73.7
Relatively Low · 74th national percentile
In-state county rank
#14
of 87 Minnesota counties · state mean 42.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $6,562,370

Social Vulnerability Index 12.8 · Community Resilience 74.7

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 56536's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 56536's county NRI is 73.7 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Minnesota containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,601/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.49% 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 56536?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 56536 (Felton, MN) averages $1,601 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 54th percentile, #552 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota. Premiums have changed -5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Felton, MN?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 56536: a claims frequency of 8.96% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.49%, against a loss ratio above 100% (177.9%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56536 compared to the national average?
At $1,601/yr, ZIP 56536 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56536?
Insurers decline to renew 1.49% of policies in ZIP 56536 in Minnesota, a drop of 1.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56536 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56536 have ranged from $1,601 to $1,745, with a 5-year average of $1,680. The annualized change rate is -1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 56536 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56536 averages $1,601/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #552 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 56536?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 56536 (Clay) is 73.7 - #14/87 in Minnesota, 74th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 56536

This ZIP's premiums run at the 54th 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.