ZIP 56589 · Mahnomen County

Waubun, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56589, Waubun, Minnesota.

20.9%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#598 of 689
Minnesota rank
3
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 56589 (Waubun, MN) homeowners insurance averages $1,540/yr, 49th percentile nationally, 13% below the U.S. norm.

$1,540
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+13.6%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,540/yr
+13.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.04%
Avg severity: $10,617
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56589 (Waubun, MN)

ZIP 56589 (Waubun, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,540 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 13% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 49th percentile nationally. Compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928, this ZIP runs 20% below, ranking #598 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Ashby (ZIP 56309) at $1,540, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 20.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 56589. 3.04% of policies in ZIP 56589 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,617. Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 56589 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 56589 premiums risen 13.6%, spanning $1,355 to $1,540 (five-year average: $1,437), 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 56589 Compares

vs National Average
$1,540 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,540 vs $1,928
20% below state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56589, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,540
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56589.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,355 -
2019 $1,394 +2.9%
2020 $1,410 +1.2%
2021 $1,488 +5.5%
2022 $1,540 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,437
Premium Range
$1,355 - $1,540
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56589

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

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 56589?
ZIP 56589 (Waubun, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,540 per year as of 2022 (49th percentile, #598 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +13.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waubun, MN?
In ZIP 56589, insurers report a 20.9% loss ratio, a 3.04% claims frequency, and a 0.65% nonrenewal rate, the 49th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56589 compared to the national average?
At $1,540/yr, ZIP 56589 runs 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 49th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56589?
Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 56589 in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56589 over 5 years?
ZIP 56589 premiums spanned $1,355 to $1,540 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,437. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 56589 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56589 averages $1,540/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #598 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.