ZIP 43081 Insurance Data

Westerville, Ohio · Franklin County · 876 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,181/yr
+2.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.47%
Avg severity: $11,436
Nonrenewal Rate
0.90%
+16.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 43081 (Westerville, OH)

ZIP 43081 (Westerville, OH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,181 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 876 reported policies. That is 34% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 22th percentile nationally. Compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263, this ZIP runs 6% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 43081 is 52.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.47%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,436. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.90% in this ZIP, a rise of 16.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 43081 have risen by 2.4%, ranging from $1,132 to $1,181 with a five-year average of $1,154 — an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 43081 Compares

vs National Average
$1,181 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,181 vs $1,263
6% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,154
2019 $1,132 -1.9%
2020 $1,137 +0.4%
2021 $1,166 +2.6%
2022 $1,181 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,154
Premium Range
$1,132 - $1,181
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% 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 43081?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 43081 (Westerville, OH) is $1,181 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Westerville, OH?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.47% in this ZIP), loss ratio (52.9%), and nonrenewal rates (0.90%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 43081 compared to the national average?
ZIP 43081 premiums of $1,181/yr are 34% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 22th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 43081?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 43081 is 0.90%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +16.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 43081 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 43081 have ranged from $1,132 to $1,181, with a 5-year average of $1,154. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 43081 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 43081 has an average premium of $1,181/yr compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average.

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