ZIP 44001 · Lorain County

Amherst, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 44001, Amherst, Ohio.

52.1%
Loss ratio
0.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#854 of 1029
Ohio rank
233
Policies

The verdict

At $1,116/yr, Amherst, OH (ZIP 44001) sits in the 16th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,116
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+3.2%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,116/yr
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.89%
Avg severity: $11,895
Nonrenewal Rate
0.72%
-40.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 44001 (Amherst, OH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 44001 (Amherst, OH) runs $1,116 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 233 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 44001 in the 16th percentile, 37% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Ohio's average of $1,263, ZIP 44001 is 12% below, ranking #854 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Akron (ZIP 44301) at $1,116, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 52.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 44001. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.89%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,895. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.72%, a drop of 40.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 44001 costs have risen 3.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,076 to a high of $1,116, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 44001 Compares

vs National Average
$1,116 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,116 vs $1,263
12% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 44001, 2018–2022

$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100$1,110$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,116
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 44001.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,081 -
2019 $1,076 -0.4%
2020 $1,080 +0.3%
2021 $1,099 +1.8%
2022 $1,116 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,090
Premium Range
$1,076 - $1,116
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 44001

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

  • Put ZIP 44001 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Ohio compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 44001?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 44001 (Amherst, OH) is comparatively affordable at $1,116 per year as of 2022, just the 16th percentile nationally, #854 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Amherst, OH?
In ZIP 44001, insurers report a 52.1% loss ratio, a 4.89% claims frequency, and a 0.72% nonrenewal rate, the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 44001 compared to the national average?
ZIP 44001 premiums of $1,116/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 44001?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 44001 is 0.72%, a drop of 40.1% over the past 5 years in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 44001 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 44001 runs $1,076-$1,116 (5-year average $1,090). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 44001 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 44001 averages $1,116/yr, 12% below that figure, ranking #854 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.