ZIP 43973 Insurance Data

Freeport, Ohio · Harrison County · 8 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,036/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
151.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.58%
Avg severity: $34,261
Nonrenewal Rate
4.31%
+618.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 43973 (Freeport, OH)

ZIP 43973 (Freeport, OH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,036 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 42% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 10th percentile nationally. Compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263, this ZIP runs 18% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 43973 is 151.6%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.58%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $34,261. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 4.31% in this ZIP, a rise of 618.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 43973 have risen by 0.6%, ranging from $975 to $1,036 with a five-year average of $1,009 — an annualized rate of +0.1% per year. 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 43973 Compares

vs National Average
$1,036 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,036 vs $1,263
18% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,029
2019 $983 -4.5%
2020 $975 -0.8%
2021 $1,023 +5.0%
2022 $1,036 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,009
Premium Range
$975 - $1,036
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 43973?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 43973 (Freeport, OH) is $1,036 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Freeport, OH?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.58% in this ZIP), loss ratio (151.6%), and nonrenewal rates (4.31%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 43973 compared to the national average?
ZIP 43973 premiums of $1,036/yr are 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 43973?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 43973 is 4.31%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +618.1% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 43973 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 43973 have ranged from $975 to $1,036, with a 5-year average of $1,009. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 43973 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 43973 has an average premium of $1,036/yr compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263/yr. This ZIP is 18% below the state average.

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