ZIP 43162 · Madison County

West Jefferson, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 43162, West Jefferson, Ohio.

68.7%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#331 of 1029
Ohio rank
57
Policies

The verdict

West Jefferson, OH (ZIP 43162) averages $1,314/yr for homeowners insurance, 26% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally.

$1,314
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+8.1%
since 2018
32nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,314/yr
+8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
68.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.91%
Avg severity: $18,403
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
-13.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 43162 (West Jefferson, OH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 43162 (West Jefferson, OH) runs $1,314 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 57 reported policies. That is 26% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 32nd percentile nationally. Ohio homeowners pay $1,263 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (above), ranking #331 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Kingston (ZIP 45644) at $1,314, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 68.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 43162. 4.91% of policies in ZIP 43162 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,403. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.60% in this ZIP, a drop of 13.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 43162 have risen by 8.1%, ranging from $1,216 to $1,314 with a five-year average of $1,256, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 43162 Compares

vs National Average
$1,314 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,314 vs $1,263
4% above state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 43162, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,314
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 43162.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,216 -
2019 $1,222 +0.4%
2020 $1,247 +2.1%
2021 $1,282 +2.8%
2022 $1,314 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,256
Premium Range
$1,216 - $1,314
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 43162

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

  • Compare ZIP 43162 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Ohio's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Ohio overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 43162?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 43162 (West Jefferson, OH) averages $1,314 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 32nd percentile, #331 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Jefferson, OH?
In ZIP 43162, insurers report a 68.7% loss ratio, a 4.91% claims frequency, and a 0.60% nonrenewal rate, the 32nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 43162 compared to the national average?
ZIP 43162 premiums of $1,314/yr are 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 32nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 43162?
ZIP 43162 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.60% in Ohio, a drop of 13.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 43162 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 43162 runs $1,216-$1,314 (5-year average $1,256). The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 43162 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 43162 averages $1,314/yr, 4% above that figure, ranking #331 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio 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.