ZIP 57551 Insurance Data

Martin, South Dakota · Bennett County · 1 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,212/yr
+26.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.16%
Avg severity: $7,455
Nonrenewal Rate
1.58%
+187.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 57551 (Martin, SD)

ZIP 57551 (Martin, SD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,212 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 25% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 82th percentile nationally. Compared to the South Dakota state average of $1,854, this ZIP runs 19% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 57551 is 10.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.16%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,455. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.58% in this ZIP, a rise of 187.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 57551 have risen by 26.6%, ranging from $1,747 to $2,212 with a five-year average of $1,915 — an annualized rate of +6.1% per year. 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 57551 Compares

vs National Average
$2,212 vs $1,776
25% above national avg
vs South Dakota Average
$2,212 vs $1,854
19% above state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,747
2019 $1,805 +3.3%
2020 $1,847 +2.4%
2021 $1,964 +6.3%
2022 $2,212 +12.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,915
Premium Range
$1,747 - $2,212
Annual Change Rate
+6.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 57551?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 57551 (Martin, SD) is $2,212 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +26.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Martin, SD?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.16% in this ZIP), loss ratio (10.6%), and nonrenewal rates (1.58%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 57551 compared to the national average?
ZIP 57551 premiums of $2,212/yr are 25% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 82th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 57551?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 57551 is 1.58%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +187.4% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 57551 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 57551 have ranged from $1,747 to $2,212, with a 5-year average of $1,915. The annualized change rate is +6.1% per year.
How does ZIP 57551 compare to the South Dakota state average?
ZIP 57551 has an average premium of $2,212/yr compared to the South Dakota state average of $1,854/yr. This ZIP is 19% above the state average.

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