ZIP 44131 · Cuyahoga County

Independence, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 44131, Independence, Ohio.

50.9%
Loss ratio
0.87%
Nonrenewal rate
#812 of 1029
Ohio rank
491
Policies

The verdict

Independence, OH (ZIP 44131) averages $1,131/yr for homeowners insurance, 36% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally.

$1,131
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+4.1%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,131/yr
+4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
50.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.40%
Avg severity: $13,080
Nonrenewal Rate
0.87%
-59.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 44131 (Independence, OH)

ZIP 44131 (Independence, OH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,131 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 491 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 36% below that mark and lands in the 17th national percentile. Ohio homeowners pay $1,263 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (below), ranking #812 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Cairo (ZIP 45820) at $1,130, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 50.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,080. Insurers decline to renew 0.87% of policies in ZIP 44131 at expiration, a drop of 59.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 44131 costs have risen 4.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,086 to a high of $1,133, 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 44131 Compares

vs National Average
$1,131 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,131 vs $1,263
10% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 44131, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,131
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 44131.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,086 -
2019 $1,103 +1.5%
2020 $1,106 +0.3%
2021 $1,133 +2.4%
2022 $1,131 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,112
Premium Range
$1,086 - $1,133
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 44131

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 44131 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
  • 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 44131?
ZIP 44131 (Independence, OH) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 17th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,131 per year, #812 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Independence, OH?
In ZIP 44131, insurers report a 50.9% loss ratio, a 4.40% claims frequency, and a 0.87% nonrenewal rate, the 17th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 44131 compared to the national average?
ZIP 44131 premiums of $1,131/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 44131?
ZIP 44131 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.87% in Ohio, a drop of 59.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 44131 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 44131 runs $1,086-$1,133 (5-year average $1,112). The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 44131 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 44131 averages $1,131/yr, 10% below that figure, ranking #812 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.