ZIP 44697 · Tuscarawas County

Zoar, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 44697, Zoar, Ohio.

7.4%
Loss ratio
1.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#76 of 1029
Ohio rank
118
Policies

The verdict

Zoar, OH (ZIP 44697) averages $1,486/yr for homeowners insurance, 16% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally.

$1,486
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+14.4%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,486/yr
+14.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.17%
Avg severity: $3,464
Nonrenewal Rate
1.59%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 44697 (Zoar, OH)

ZIP 44697 (Zoar, OH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,486 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 118 reported policies. That is 16% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 45th percentile nationally. Ohio homeowners pay $1,263 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 18% (above), ranking #76 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Okeana (ZIP 45053) at $1,487, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 44697 is 7.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.17%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,464. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.59% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 44697 premiums risen 14.4%, spanning $1,295 to $1,486 (five-year average: $1,344), an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 44697 Compares

vs National Average
$1,486 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,486 vs $1,263
18% above state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 44697, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,486
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 44697.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,300 -
2019 $1,295 -0.4%
2020 $1,299 +0.4%
2021 $1,338 +3.0%
2022 $1,486 +11.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,344
Premium Range
$1,295 - $1,486
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 44697

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

  • Put ZIP 44697 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
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 44697?
At the 45th percentile nationally, #76 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio, ZIP 44697 (Zoar, OH) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,486 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +14.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Zoar, OH?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 44697: claims frequency (3.17%), loss ratio (7.4%), and nonrenewal rate (1.59%), together placing this ZIP at the 45th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 44697 compared to the national average?
At $1,486/yr, ZIP 44697 runs 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 44697?
ZIP 44697 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.59% in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 44697 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 44697 runs $1,295-$1,486 (5-year average $1,344). The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 44697 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 44697 runs 18% above the Ohio state average ($1,263/yr vs this ZIP's $1,486/yr), ranking #76 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.