ZIP 58781 · Ward County

Sawyer, ND Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 58781, Sawyer, North Dakota.

9.7%
Loss ratio
4.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#17 of 87
North Dakota rank
2
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sawyer, ND (ZIP 58781) runs $2,154/yr on average: the 81st percentile nationally and 21% above the U.S. average.

$2,154
Avg premium (2022)
+21%
vs U.S. average
+16.5%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,154/yr
+16.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.23%
Avg severity: $4,932
Nonrenewal Rate
4.23%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 58781 (Sawyer, ND)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 58781 (Sawyer, ND) runs $2,154 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 21% above that mark and lands in the 81st national percentile. The North Dakota statewide average is $1,954 per year; this ZIP sits 10% above that figure, ranking #17 of 87 tracked ZIPs in North Dakota by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Dakota is Kindred (ZIP 58051) at $2,165, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 9.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,932. Insurers decline to renew 4.23% of policies in ZIP 58781 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 58781 costs have risen 16.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,849 to a high of $2,154, an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 58781 Compares

vs National Average
$2,154 vs $1,776
21% above national avg
vs North Dakota Average
$2,154 vs $1,954
10% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 58781, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,154
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 58781.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,849 -
2019 $1,877 +1.5%
2020 $1,896 +1.0%
2021 $2,000 +5.5%
2022 $2,154 +7.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,955
Premium Range
$1,849 - $2,154
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 58781

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 58781?
ZIP 58781 (Sawyer, ND) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,154 per year as of 2022, in the 81st percentile nationally, #17 of 87 ZIPs in North Dakota. Premiums have changed +16.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sawyer, ND?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 58781: a claims frequency of 4.23%, a loss ratio of 9.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 4.23%, placing this ZIP in the 81st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 58781 compared to the national average?
ZIP 58781 premiums of $2,154/yr are 21% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 58781?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 58781 is 4.23% in North Dakota.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 58781 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 58781 have ranged from $1,849 to $2,154, with a 5-year average of $1,955. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 58781 compare to the North Dakota state average?
ZIP 58781 has an average premium of $2,154/yr compared to the North Dakota state average of $1,954/yr. This ZIP is 10% above the state average, ranking #17 of 87 tracked ZIPs in North Dakota 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.