ZIP 43438 · Erie County
Kelleys Island, OH Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 43438, Kelleys Island, Ohio.
- 115.8%
- Loss ratio
- 1.49%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #687 of 1029
- Ohio rank
- 27
- Policies
The verdict
Kelleys Island, OH (ZIP 43438) averages $1,176/yr for homeowners insurance, 34% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally.
- $1,176
- Avg premium (2022)
- -34%
- vs U.S. average
- -0.1%
- since 2018
- 21st
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 43438 (Kelleys Island, OH)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 43438 (Kelleys Island, OH) runs $1,176 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 27 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 34% below that mark and lands in the 21st national percentile. Ohio homeowners pay $1,263 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #687 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Lagrange (ZIP 44050) at $1,175, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 115.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. 1.70% of policies in ZIP 43438 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $80,233. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.49% in this ZIP, a rise of 60.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 0.1% through 2022, ranging $1,133 to $1,178 with a 5-year average of $1,162, an annualized rate of -0.0% 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 43438 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 43438, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,178 | - |
| 2019 | $1,145 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | $1,133 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | $1,177 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $1,176 | -0.0% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 43438
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 43438 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- Ohio's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Ohio overview
- A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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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