ZIP 56540 · Polk County

Fertile, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56540, Fertile, Minnesota.

111.3%
Loss ratio
1.03%
Nonrenewal rate
#523 of 689
Minnesota rank
4
Policies

The verdict

Fertile, MN (ZIP 56540) averages $1,655/yr for homeowners insurance, 7% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally.

$1,655
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+18.2%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,655/yr
+18.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
111.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.21%
Avg severity: $29,670
Nonrenewal Rate
1.03%
+184.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56540 (Fertile, MN)

ZIP 56540 (Fertile, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,655 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 56540 in the 57th percentile, 7% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (below), ranking #523 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Esko (ZIP 55733) at $1,653, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 111.3%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 56540. About 6.21% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,670. 1.03% of ZIP 56540 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 184.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 56540 costs have risen 18.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,400 to a high of $1,667, an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 56540 Compares

vs National Average
$1,655 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,655 vs $1,928
14% below state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56540, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,655
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56540.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,400 -
2019 $1,518 +8.4%
2020 $1,549 +2.1%
2021 $1,667 +7.6%
2022 $1,655 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,558
Premium Range
$1,400 - $1,667
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56540

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

  • Put ZIP 56540 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 56540?
ZIP 56540 (Fertile, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,655 per year as of 2022 (57th percentile, #523 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +18.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fertile, MN?
Insurers in ZIP 56540 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 111.3%, alongside a claims frequency of 6.21% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.03%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56540 compared to the national average?
At $1,655/yr, ZIP 56540 runs 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56540?
Insurers decline to renew 1.03% of policies in ZIP 56540 in Minnesota, a rise of 184.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56540 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56540 have ranged from $1,400 to $1,667, with a 5-year average of $1,558. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 56540 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56540 averages $1,655/yr, 14% below that figure, ranking #523 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.