ZIP 43512 · Defiance County

Defiance, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 43512, Defiance, Ohio.

55.9%
Loss ratio
0.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#746 of 1029
Ohio rank
50
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 43512 (Defiance, OH) homeowners insurance averages $1,153/yr, 19th percentile nationally, 35% below the U.S. norm.

$1,153
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
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)
$1,153/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.12%
Avg severity: $15,630
Nonrenewal Rate
0.96%
+12.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 43512 (Defiance, OH)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 43512 (Defiance, OH) at $1,153 per year for 2022 across approximately 50 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 43512 comes in 35% below, the 19th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Ohio homeowners pay $1,263 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #746 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Glouster (ZIP 45732) at $1,153, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 43512 is 55.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.12% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,630. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.96% in this ZIP, a rise of 12.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 43512 premiums risen 3.6%, spanning $1,113 to $1,153 (five-year average: $1,128), 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 43512 Compares

vs National Average
$1,153 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,153 vs $1,263
9% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 43512, 2018–2022

$1,110$1,120$1,130$1,140$1,150$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,153
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 43512.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,113 -
2019 $1,118 +0.4%
2020 $1,113 -0.4%
2021 $1,143 +2.6%
2022 $1,153 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,128
Premium Range
$1,113 - $1,153
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 43512

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

  • Compare ZIP 43512 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 43512?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 43512 (Defiance, OH) is comparatively affordable at $1,153 per year as of 2022, just the 19th percentile nationally, #746 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Defiance, OH?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 43512: claims frequency (4.12%), loss ratio (55.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.96%), together placing this ZIP at the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 43512 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 43512 lands in the 19th percentile: its $1,153/yr average is 35% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 43512?
ZIP 43512 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.96% in Ohio, a rise of 12.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 43512 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 43512 runs $1,113-$1,153 (5-year average $1,128). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 43512 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 43512 has an average premium of $1,153/yr compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #746 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.