ZIP 44240 · Portage County

Kent, OH Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 44240, Kent, Ohio averages $1,131/yr.

57.5%
Loss ratio
0.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#811 of 1029
Ohio rank
364
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Kent, OH (ZIP 44240) ranks #21,107 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,131/yr) but #15,798 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.62%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,131
Avg premium (2022)
#21,107
of 25,593 on premium
#15,798
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
18th
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

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
65/100
44240 - Kent, 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-
$1,131/yr
Avg premium, 82nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
65.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
76.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 44240's premium sits nationally

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

$1,131 Among the lowest lower than 82% 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 44240. 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 44240; 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 44081 · Perry $1,124/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 44720 · North Canton $1,129/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 44240 · Kent (this ZIP) $1,131/yr · 0.62%
  • 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)
$1,131/yr
Below-median premium
-1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.45%
Avg severity: $14,595
Nonrenewal Rate
0.62%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-72.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 44240 (Kent, OH)

ZIP 44240 (Kent, 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 364 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 36% below that mark and lands in the 18th national percentile. The Ohio statewide average is $1,263 per year; this ZIP sits 10% below that figure, ranking #811 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Independence (ZIP 44131) at $1,131, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 57.5%, 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 4.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,595. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.62% in this ZIP, a drop of 72.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 44240 costs have fallen 1.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,093 to a high of $1,142, an annualized rate of -0.2% per year.

Portage County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 65.1 (Relatively Low), the 65th national percentile and #31 of 88 Ohio counties (18% above the 55.0 state mean). Dominant hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 20.3 · Community Resilience 76.2. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 44240 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
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 44240, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,131
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 44240.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,142 -
2019 $1,122 -1.8%
2020 $1,093 -2.6%
2021 $1,120 +2.5%
2022 $1,131 +1.0%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 44240 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,122
Premium Range
$1,093 - $1,142
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Portage County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 44240 via FIPS 39133. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
65.1
Relatively Low · 65th national percentile
In-state county rank
#31
of 88 Ohio counties · state mean 55.0
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $3,012,790

Social Vulnerability Index 20.3 · Community Resilience 76.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 44240 (outside Ohio)

ZIP 44240's county NRI is 65.1 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Ohio containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,131/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.62% 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 44240?
At just the 18th national percentile, #811 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio, homeowners in ZIP 44240 (Kent, OH) pay a comparatively low $1,131 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kent, OH?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 44240: claims frequency (4.45%), loss ratio (57.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.62%), together placing this ZIP at the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 44240 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 44240 lands in the 18th percentile: its $1,131/yr average is 36% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 44240?
Insurers decline to renew 0.62% of policies in ZIP 44240 in Ohio, a drop of 72.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 44240 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 44240 have ranged from $1,093 to $1,142, with a 5-year average of $1,122. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 44240 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 44240 averages $1,131/yr, 10% below that figure, ranking #811 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 44240?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 44240 (Portage) is 65.1 - #31/88 in Ohio, 65th national percentile, top hazard Tornado. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 44240

This ZIP's premiums run at the 18th 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.