ZIP 43221 · Franklin County
Columbus, OH Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 43221, Columbus, Ohio.
- 37.5%
- Loss ratio
- 1.20%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #90 of 1029
- Ohio rank
- 1,294
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Columbus, OH (ZIP 43221) runs $1,466/yr on average: the 44th percentile nationally and 17% below the U.S. average.
- $1,466
- Avg premium (2022)
- -17%
- vs U.S. average
- +4.6%
- since 2018
- 44th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 43221 (Columbus, OH)
Homeowners in ZIP 43221 (Columbus, OH) pay an average of $1,466 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,294 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 43221 in the 44th percentile, 17% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Ohio homeowners pay $1,263 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 16% (above), ranking #90 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Columbus (ZIP 43206) at $1,466, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 43221 is 37.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,510. 1.20% of ZIP 43221 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 62.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.6% through 2022, ranging $1,397 to $1,466 with a 5-year average of $1,424, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 43221 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 43221, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,402 | - |
| 2019 | $1,401 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | $1,397 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | $1,455 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $1,466 | +0.8% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 43221
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 43221 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
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