ZIP 56736 · Polk County

Mentor, MN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 56736, Mentor, Minnesota.

49.9%
Loss ratio
0.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#498 of 689
Minnesota rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Mentor, MN (ZIP 56736) runs $1,685/yr on average: the 59th percentile nationally and 5% below the U.S. average.

$1,685
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+9.7%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,685/yr
+9.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.83%
Avg severity: $8,552
Nonrenewal Rate
0.25%
-11.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 56736 (Mentor, MN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 56736 (Mentor, MN) at $1,685 per year for 2022 across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 5% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 59th percentile nationally. The Minnesota statewide average is $1,928 per year; this ZIP sits 13% below that figure, ranking #498 of 689 tracked ZIPs in Minnesota by premium. The closest-priced peer within Minnesota is Erskine (ZIP 56535) at $1,685, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 49.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 9.83% of policies in ZIP 56736 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,552. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.25% in this ZIP, a drop of 11.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 56736 premiums risen 9.7%, spanning $1,536 to $1,685 (five-year average: $1,601), an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 56736 Compares

vs National Average
$1,685 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Minnesota Average
$1,685 vs $1,928
13% below state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 56736, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,685
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 56736.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,536 -
2019 $1,595 +3.8%
2020 $1,551 -2.7%
2021 $1,638 +5.6%
2022 $1,685 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,601
Premium Range
$1,536 - $1,685
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 56736

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 56736?
At the 59th percentile nationally, #498 of 689 ZIPs in Minnesota, ZIP 56736 (Mentor, MN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,685 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +9.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mentor, MN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 56736: claims frequency (9.83%), loss ratio (49.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.25%), together placing this ZIP at the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 56736 compared to the national average?
ZIP 56736 premiums of $1,685/yr are 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56736?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 56736 is 0.25%, a drop of 11.8% over the past 5 years in Minnesota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 56736 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 56736 have ranged from $1,536 to $1,685, with a 5-year average of $1,601. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 56736 compare to the Minnesota state average?
The Minnesota state average is $1,928/yr; ZIP 56736 averages $1,685/yr, 13% below that figure, ranking #498 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.