ZIP 43202 · Franklin County

Columbus, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 43202, Columbus, Ohio.

58.6%
Loss ratio
1.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#565 of 1029
Ohio rank
3,118
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 43202 (Columbus, OH) homeowners insurance averages $1,221/yr, 25th percentile nationally, 31% below the U.S. norm.

$1,221
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+3.3%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,221/yr
+3.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.70%
Avg severity: $15,243
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
+6.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 43202 (Columbus, OH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 43202 (Columbus, OH) runs $1,221 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3,118 reported policies. That is 31% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 25th percentile nationally. Compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263, this ZIP runs 3% below, ranking #565 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Akron (ZIP 44311) at $1,221, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 58.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.70%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,243. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.01%, a rise of 6.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 43202 have risen by 3.3%, ranging from $1,154 to $1,221 with a five-year average of $1,179, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 43202 Compares

vs National Average
$1,221 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,221 vs $1,263
3% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 43202, 2018–2022

$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,221
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 43202.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,183 -
2019 $1,154 -2.4%
2020 $1,156 +0.1%
2021 $1,183 +2.4%
2022 $1,221 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,179
Premium Range
$1,154 - $1,221
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 43202

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

  • Put ZIP 43202 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Ohio's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Ohio overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 43202?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 43202 (Columbus, OH) averages $1,221 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 25th percentile, #565 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +3.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Columbus, OH?
In ZIP 43202, insurers report a 58.6% loss ratio, a 4.70% claims frequency, and a 1.01% nonrenewal rate, the 25th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 43202 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 43202 lands in the 25th percentile: its $1,221/yr average is 31% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 43202?
ZIP 43202 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.01% in Ohio, a rise of 6.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 43202 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 43202 runs $1,154-$1,221 (5-year average $1,179). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 43202 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 43202 runs 3% below the Ohio state average ($1,263/yr vs this ZIP's $1,221/yr), ranking #565 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.