ZIP 44276 · Wayne County

Sterling, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 44276, Sterling, Ohio.

17.0%
Loss ratio
1.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#907 of 1029
Ohio rank
38
Policies

The verdict

At $1,087/yr, Sterling, OH (ZIP 44276) sits in the 14th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,087
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+1.0%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,087/yr
+1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.65%
Avg severity: $6,975
Nonrenewal Rate
1.18%
+94.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 44276 (Sterling, OH)

Homeowners in ZIP 44276 (Sterling, OH) pay an average of $1,087 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 38 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 39% below that mark and lands in the 14th national percentile. The Ohio statewide average is $1,263 per year; this ZIP sits 14% below that figure, ranking #907 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Lakeside Marblehead (ZIP 43440) at $1,087, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 44276 shows a 17.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.65%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,975. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.18% in this ZIP, a rise of 94.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.0% through 2022, ranging $1,047 to $1,087 with a 5-year average of $1,068, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 44276 Compares

vs National Average
$1,087 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,087 vs $1,263
14% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 44276, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090 20182019202020212022 $1,087
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 44276.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,076 -
2019 $1,047 -2.8%
2020 $1,051 +0.4%
2021 $1,077 +2.5%
2022 $1,087 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,068
Premium Range
$1,047 - $1,087
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 44276

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

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 44276?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 44276 (Sterling, OH) is comparatively affordable at $1,087 per year as of 2022, just the 14th percentile nationally, #907 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sterling, OH?
In ZIP 44276, insurers report a 17.0% loss ratio, a 2.65% claims frequency, and a 1.18% nonrenewal rate, the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 44276 compared to the national average?
ZIP 44276 premiums of $1,087/yr are 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 44276?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 44276 is 1.18%, a rise of 94.1% over the past 5 years in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 44276 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 44276 have ranged from $1,047 to $1,087, with a 5-year average of $1,068. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 44276 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 44276 runs 14% below the Ohio state average ($1,263/yr vs this ZIP's $1,087/yr), ranking #907 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.