ZIP 44053 · Lorain County

Lorain, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 44053, Lorain, Ohio.

84.1%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#923 of 1029
Ohio rank
594
Policies

The verdict

At $1,076/yr, Lorain, OH (ZIP 44053) sits in the 13th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,076
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+4.6%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,076/yr
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
84.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.75%
Avg severity: $11,683
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
-52.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 44053 (Lorain, OH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 44053 (Lorain, OH) runs $1,076 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 594 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 39% below that mark and lands in the 13th national percentile. Compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263, this ZIP runs 15% below, ranking #923 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Saint Marys (ZIP 45885) at $1,076, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 84.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 44053. 7.75% of policies in ZIP 44053 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,683. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.79%, a drop of 52.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 44053 premiums risen 4.6%, spanning $1,029 to $1,078 (five-year average: $1,056), an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 44053 Compares

vs National Average
$1,076 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,076 vs $1,263
15% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 44053, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,076
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 44053.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,029 -
2019 $1,035 +0.6%
2020 $1,059 +2.3%
2021 $1,078 +1.7%
2022 $1,076 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,056
Premium Range
$1,029 - $1,078
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 44053

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

  • Put ZIP 44053 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
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 44053?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 44053 (Lorain, OH) is comparatively affordable at $1,076 per year as of 2022, just the 13th percentile nationally, #923 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +4.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lorain, OH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 44053: a claims frequency of 7.75%, a loss ratio of 84.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.79%, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 44053 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 44053 lands in the 13th percentile: its $1,076/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 44053?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 44053 is 0.79%, a drop of 52.9% over the past 5 years in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 44053 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 44053 runs $1,029-$1,078 (5-year average $1,056). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 44053 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 44053 averages $1,076/yr, 15% below that figure, ranking #923 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.