ZIP 44287 · Wayne County

West Salem, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 44287, West Salem, Ohio.

74.3%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#660 of 1029
Ohio rank
43
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in West Salem, OH (ZIP 44287) runs $1,188/yr on average: the 22nd percentile nationally and 33% below the U.S. average.

$1,188
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+0.4%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,188/yr
+0.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
74.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.63%
Avg severity: $15,691
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-27.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 44287 (West Salem, OH)

ZIP 44287 (West Salem, OH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,188 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 43 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% below that mark and lands in the 22nd national percentile. Against Ohio's average of $1,263, ZIP 44287 is 6% below, ranking #660 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Seville (ZIP 44273) at $1,189, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 44287 is 74.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.63%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,691. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.70% in this ZIP, a drop of 27.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 44287 costs have risen 0.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,136 to a high of $1,188, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 44287 Compares

vs National Average
$1,188 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,188 vs $1,263
6% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 44287, 2018–2022

$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,188
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 44287.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,184 -
2019 $1,150 -2.9%
2020 $1,136 -1.2%
2021 $1,149 +1.2%
2022 $1,188 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,162
Premium Range
$1,136 - $1,188
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 44287

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

  • Compare ZIP 44287 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 44287?
ZIP 44287 (West Salem, OH) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,188 per year as of 2022 (22nd percentile, #660 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio). Premiums have changed +0.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Salem, OH?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 44287: claims frequency (5.63%), loss ratio (74.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.70%), together placing this ZIP at the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 44287 compared to the national average?
ZIP 44287 premiums of $1,188/yr are 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 44287?
Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 44287 in Ohio, a drop of 27.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 44287 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 44287 have ranged from $1,136 to $1,188, with a 5-year average of $1,162. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 44287 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 44287 has an average premium of $1,188/yr compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average, ranking #660 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.