ZIP 43224 · Franklin County

Columbus, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 43224, Columbus, Ohio.

56.9%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#826 of 1029
Ohio rank
1,785
Policies

The verdict

At $1,127/yr, Columbus, OH (ZIP 43224) sits in the 17th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,127
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+3.5%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,127/yr
+3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.50%
Avg severity: $11,659
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
+9.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 43224 (Columbus, OH)

ZIP 43224 (Columbus, OH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,127 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,785 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 43224 comes in 37% below, the 17th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Ohio statewide average is $1,263 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #826 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Cleveland (ZIP 44109) at $1,127, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 56.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 43224. 5.50% of policies in ZIP 43224 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,659. Insurers decline to renew 1.15% of policies in ZIP 43224 at expiration, a rise of 9.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 43224 premiums risen 3.5%, spanning $1,052 to $1,127 (five-year average: $1,083), an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 43224 Compares

vs National Average
$1,127 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,127 vs $1,263
11% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 43224, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,127
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 43224.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,089 -
2019 $1,056 -3.0%
2020 $1,052 -0.4%
2021 $1,093 +3.9%
2022 $1,127 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,083
Premium Range
$1,052 - $1,127
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 43224

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 43224 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Ohio compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 43224?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 43224 (Columbus, OH) is comparatively affordable at $1,127 per year as of 2022, just the 17th percentile nationally, #826 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Columbus, OH?
In ZIP 43224, insurers report a 56.9% loss ratio, a 5.50% claims frequency, and a 1.15% nonrenewal rate, the 17th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 43224 compared to the national average?
ZIP 43224 premiums of $1,127/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 43224?
Insurers decline to renew 1.15% of policies in ZIP 43224 in Ohio, a rise of 9.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 43224 over 5 years?
ZIP 43224 premiums spanned $1,052 to $1,127 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,083. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 43224 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 43224 runs 11% below the Ohio state average ($1,263/yr vs this ZIP's $1,127/yr), ranking #826 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.