ZIP 56636 · Itasca County

Deer River, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56636, Deer River, Minnesota.

77.5%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#589 of 689
Minnesota rank
4
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Deer River, MN (ZIP 56636) runs $1,550/yr on average: the 50th percentile nationally and 13% below the U.S. average.

$1,550
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,550/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
77.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.44%
Avg severity: $12,739
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
+121.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56636 (Deer River, MN)

ZIP 56636 (Deer River, MN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,550 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 13% below that mark and lands in the 50th national percentile. Minnesota homeowners pay $1,928 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 20% (below), ranking #589 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Osakis (ZIP 56360) at $1,550, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 77.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 56636. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 9.44%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,739. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.79% in this ZIP, a rise of 121.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 56636 costs have risen 3.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,493 to a high of $1,562, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 56636 Compares

vs National Average
$1,550 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,550 vs $1,928
20% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56636, 2018–2022

$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580 20182019202020212022 $1,550
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56636.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,496 -
2019 $1,513 +1.1%
2020 $1,493 -1.3%
2021 $1,562 +4.6%
2022 $1,550 -0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,523
Premium Range
$1,493 - $1,562
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56636

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 56636 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Minnesota compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Minnesota overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 56636?
ZIP 56636 (Deer River, MN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,550 per year as of 2022 (50th percentile, #589 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota). Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Deer River, MN?
In ZIP 56636, insurers report a 77.5% loss ratio, a 9.44% claims frequency, and a 0.79% nonrenewal rate, the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56636 compared to the national average?
ZIP 56636 premiums of $1,550/yr are 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56636?
ZIP 56636 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.79% in Minnesota, a rise of 121.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56636 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56636 have ranged from $1,493 to $1,562, with a 5-year average of $1,523. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 56636 compare to the Minnesota state average?
ZIP 56636 has an average premium of $1,550/yr compared to the Minnesota state average of $1,928/yr. This ZIP is 20% below the state average, ranking #589 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.