ZIP 43229 · Franklin County

Columbus, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 43229, Columbus, Ohio.

44.0%
Loss ratio
1.14%
Nonrenewal rate
#545 of 1029
Ohio rank
2,030
Policies

The verdict

At $1,230/yr, Columbus, OH (ZIP 43229) sits in the 26th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 31% below the U.S. average.

$1,230
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
since 2018
26th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,230/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.65%
Avg severity: $8,136
Nonrenewal Rate
1.14%
+1.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 43229 (Columbus, OH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 43229 (Columbus, OH) runs $1,230 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2,030 reported policies. That is 31% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 26th percentile nationally. Compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263, this ZIP runs 3% below, ranking #545 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Cleveland (ZIP 44128) at $1,230, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 43229 is 44.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.65% of policies in ZIP 43229 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,136. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.14% in this ZIP, a rise of 1.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 43229 premiums risen 3.6%, spanning $1,135 to $1,230 (five-year average: $1,174), 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 43229 Compares

vs National Average
$1,230 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,230 vs $1,263
3% below state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 43229, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,230
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 43229.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,187 -
2019 $1,135 -4.4%
2020 $1,138 +0.3%
2021 $1,182 +3.8%
2022 $1,230 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,174
Premium Range
$1,135 - $1,230
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 43229

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

  • Put ZIP 43229 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 43229?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 43229 (Columbus, OH) averages $1,230 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 26th percentile, #545 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Columbus, OH?
In ZIP 43229, insurers report a 44.0% loss ratio, a 6.65% claims frequency, and a 1.14% nonrenewal rate, the 26th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 43229 compared to the national average?
At $1,230/yr, ZIP 43229 runs 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 43229?
Insurers decline to renew 1.14% of policies in ZIP 43229 in Ohio, a rise of 1.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 43229 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 43229 runs $1,135-$1,230 (5-year average $1,174). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 43229 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 43229 has an average premium of $1,230/yr compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263/yr. This ZIP is 3% below the state average, ranking #545 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium.

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