ZIP 44001 · Lorain County

Amherst, OH Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 44001, Amherst, Ohio averages $1,116/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Amherst, OH (ZIP 44001) ranks #21,402 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,116/yr) but #14,072 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.72%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,116
Avg premium (2022)
#21,402
of 25,593 on premium
#14,072
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
16th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
62/100
44001 - Amherst, OH

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A-
$1,116/yr
Avg premium, 84th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
86.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
95.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 44001's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,116 Among the lowest lower than 84% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 44001. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Ohio, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 44001; crosshairs: Ohio averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$814.2$1318.6$1823.0$2327.4$2831.80.3%0.9%1.5%2.1%2.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 44134 · Cleveland $906/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 44092 · Wickliffe $991/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 43947 · Shadyside $1,039/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 44695 · Bowerston $1,049/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 44052 · Lorain $1,066/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 44680 · Strasburg $1,077/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 44875 · Shelby $1,093/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 45714 · Belpre $1,104/yr · 2.60%
  • ZIP 44442 · New Middletown $1,114/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 44001 · Amherst (this ZIP) $1,116/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 44081 · Perry $1,124/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 44720 · North Canton $1,129/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 45750 · Marietta $1,137/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 44425 · Hubbard $1,145/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 44827 · Crestline $1,153/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 45380 · Versailles $1,159/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 44883 · Tiffin $1,169/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 44890 · Willard $1,179/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 45209 · Cincinnati $1,189/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 45891 · Van Wert $1,195/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 45874 · Ohio City $1,204/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 45711 · Amesville $1,211/yr · 2.63%
  • ZIP 43518 · Edon $1,218/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 44084 · Rock Creek $1,228/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 43558 · Swanton $1,235/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 43406 · Bradner $1,243/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 43068 · Reynoldsburg $1,249/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 45342 · Miamisburg $1,257/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 44107 · Lakewood $1,265/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 43533 · Lyons $1,275/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 44427 · Kensington $1,287/yr · 1.51%
  • ZIP 43407 · Burgoon $1,295/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 45686 · Vinton $1,301/yr · 1.70%
  • ZIP 43560 · Sylvania $1,314/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 43528 · Holland $1,320/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 43003 · Ashley $1,330/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 45658 · Patriot $1,339/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 43015 · Delaware $1,345/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 45417 · Dayton $1,356/yr · 2.29%
  • ZIP 43501 · Alvordton $1,369/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 44099 · Windsor $1,386/yr · 2.24%
  • ZIP 45613 · Beaver $1,403/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 44844 · Mc Cutchenville $1,416/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 45244 · Cincinnati $1,430/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 44115 · Cleveland $1,447/yr · 1.90%
  • ZIP 43604 · Toledo $1,471/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 44118 · Cleveland $1,521/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 43023 · Granville $1,597/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 44122 · Beachwood $1,807/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 44040 · Gates Mills $2,740/yr · 1.02%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,116/yr
Below-median premium
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.1%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.89%
Avg severity: $11,895
Nonrenewal Rate
0.72%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

Lorain County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 86.3 (Relatively Moderate), 86th percentile nationally and #9 of 88 Ohio counties - 57% above the state mean of 55.0. Dominant mapped hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 30.1 · Community Resilience 95.9. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 44001

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Lorain County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 44001 via FIPS 39093. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
86.3
Relatively Moderate · 86th national percentile
In-state county rank
#9
of 88 Ohio counties · state mean 55.0
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $8,391,886

Social Vulnerability Index 30.1 · Community Resilience 95.9

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Ohio NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Ohio for ZIP 44001

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 44001 in Lorain County (NRI 86.3, hazard Tornado), both outside Ohio. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,116/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.72% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 44001?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 44001 (Lorain) is 86.3 - #9/88 in Ohio, 86th national percentile, top hazard Tornado. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 44001

This ZIP's premiums run at the 16th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.