ZIP 43228 · Franklin County

Columbus, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 43228, Columbus, Ohio.

35.8%
Loss ratio
1.14%
Nonrenewal rate
#779 of 1029
Ohio rank
967
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 43228 (Columbus, OH) homeowners insurance averages $1,143/yr, 19th percentile nationally, 36% below the U.S. norm.

$1,143
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+5.3%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,143/yr
+5.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.42%
Avg severity: $7,553
Nonrenewal Rate
1.14%
-10.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 43228 (Columbus, OH)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 43228 (Columbus, OH) at $1,143 per year for 2022 across approximately 967 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 43228 comes in 36% below, the 19th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Ohio statewide average is $1,263 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #779 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Cleveland (ZIP 44125) at $1,143, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 35.8%, 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 5.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,553. Insurers decline to renew 1.14% of policies in ZIP 43228 at expiration, a drop of 10.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.3% through 2022, ranging $1,053 to $1,143 with a 5-year average of $1,092, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 43228 Compares

vs National Average
$1,143 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,143 vs $1,263
9% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 43228, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,143
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 43228.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,085 -
2019 $1,053 -2.9%
2020 $1,069 +1.4%
2021 $1,108 +3.7%
2022 $1,143 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,092
Premium Range
$1,053 - $1,143
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 43228

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

  • Put ZIP 43228 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 43228?
ZIP 43228 (Columbus, OH) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 19th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,143 per year, #779 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +5.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Columbus, OH?
In ZIP 43228, insurers report a 35.8% loss ratio, a 5.42% claims frequency, and a 1.14% nonrenewal rate, the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 43228 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 43228 lands in the 19th percentile: its $1,143/yr average is 36% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 43228?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 43228 is 1.14%, a drop of 10.9% over the past 5 years in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 43228 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 43228 runs $1,053-$1,143 (5-year average $1,092). The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 43228 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 43228 has an average premium of $1,143/yr compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #779 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.