ZIP 56626 · Cass County

Bena, MN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 56626, Bena, Minnesota averages $1,263/yr.

134.5%
Loss ratio
1.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#681 of 689
Minnesota rank
2
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 56626 (Bena, MN) is #18,361 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #2,884 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,263
Avg premium (2022)
#18,361
of 25,593 on premium
#2,884
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
28th
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
54/100
56626 - Bena, 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 B
$1,263/yr
Avg premium, 72nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
53.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
79.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 56626's premium sits nationally

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

$1,263 Lower than most lower than 72% 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 56626. 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 56626; 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 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 55602 · Brimson $1,095/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 56626 · Bena (this ZIP) $1,263/yr · 1.98%
  • 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 $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)
$1,263/yr
Below-median premium
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
134.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
16.83%
Avg severity: $10,094
Nonrenewal Rate
1.98%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56626 (Bena, MN)

Homeowners in ZIP 56626 (Bena, MN) pay an average of $1,263 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 56626 comes in 29% below, the 28th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928, this ZIP runs 34% below, ranking #681 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Grygla (ZIP 56727) at $1,256, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 56626 shows a 134.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 16.83%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,094. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.98% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 56626 costs have risen 4.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,205 to a high of $1,273, an annualized rate of +1.1% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Cass County: score 53.5, rating Relatively Low, hazard Cold Wave. National percentile 54th; in-state rank #27/87; 26% above Minnesota's 42.4 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 73.1 · Community Resilience 79.0.

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 56626 Compares

vs National Average
$1,263 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,263 vs $1,928
34% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56626, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280 20182019202020212022 $1,263
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56626.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,207 -
2019 $1,273 +5.5%
2020 $1,205 -5.3%
2021 $1,212 +0.5%
2022 $1,263 +4.2%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 56626 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,232
Premium Range
$1,205 - $1,273
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Cass County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 56626 via FIPS 27021. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
53.5
Relatively Low · 54th national percentile
In-state county rank
#27
of 87 Minnesota counties · state mean 42.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $3,715,976

Social Vulnerability Index 73.1 · Community Resilience 79.0

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 56626 (outside Minnesota)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 56626: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Minnesota. County hazard context (Cass, NRI 53.5) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,263/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.98% 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 56626?
ZIP 56626 (Bena, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,263 per year as of 2022 (28th percentile, #681 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +4.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bena, MN?
ZIP 56626 is running a loss ratio above 100% (134.5%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 16.83% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.98%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56626 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 56626 lands in the 28th percentile: its $1,263/yr average is 29% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56626?
Insurers decline to renew 1.98% of policies in ZIP 56626 in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56626 over 5 years?
ZIP 56626 premiums spanned $1,205 to $1,273 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,232. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 56626 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56626 runs 34% below the Minnesota state average ($1,928/yr vs this ZIP's $1,263/yr), ranking #681 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 56626?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 56626 (Cass) is 53.5 - #27/87 in Minnesota, 54th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 56626

This ZIP's premiums run at the 28th 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.