ZIP 43948 · Jefferson County

Smithfield, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 43948, Smithfield, Ohio.

3.4%
Loss ratio
#809 of 1029
Ohio rank
366
Policies

The verdict

At $1,133/yr, Smithfield, OH (ZIP 43948) sits in the 18th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 36% below the U.S. average.

$1,133
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+4.1%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,133/yr
+4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.60%
Avg severity: $1,480
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 43948 (Smithfield, OH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 43948 (Smithfield, OH) runs $1,133 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 366 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 43948 in the 18th percentile, 36% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Ohio's average of $1,263, ZIP 43948 is 10% below, ranking #809 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Sandusky (ZIP 44870) at $1,133, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 3.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 43948. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.60%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,480.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 43948 have risen by 4.1%, ranging from $1,050 to $1,133 with a five-year average of $1,079, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 43948 Compares

vs National Average
$1,133 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,133 vs $1,263
10% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 43948, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,133
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 43948.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,088 -
2019 $1,052 -3.3%
2020 $1,069 +1.6%
2021 $1,050 -1.8%
2022 $1,133 +7.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,079
Premium Range
$1,050 - $1,133
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 43948

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

  • Put ZIP 43948 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
  • 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 43948?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 43948 (Smithfield, OH) is comparatively affordable at $1,133 per year as of 2022, just the 18th percentile nationally, #809 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Smithfield, OH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 43948: a claims frequency of 2.60%, a loss ratio of 3.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 43948 compared to the national average?
At $1,133/yr, ZIP 43948 runs 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 43948?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 43948 in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 43948 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 43948 runs $1,050-$1,133 (5-year average $1,079). The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 43948 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 43948 averages $1,133/yr, 10% below that figure, ranking #809 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.