ZIP 45202 · Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45202, Cincinnati, Ohio.

23.9%
Loss ratio
1.03%
Nonrenewal rate
#9 of 1029
Ohio rank
2,205
Policies

The verdict

Cincinnati, OH (ZIP 45202) averages $1,998/yr for homeowners insurance, 13% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally.

$1,998
Avg premium (2022)
+13%
vs U.S. average
+5.2%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,998/yr
+5.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.00%
Avg severity: $9,565
Nonrenewal Rate
1.03%
-27.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45202 (Cincinnati, OH)

Homeowners in ZIP 45202 (Cincinnati, OH) pay an average of $1,998 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,205 reported policies. That is 13% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. The Ohio statewide average is $1,263 per year; this ZIP sits 58% above that figure, ranking #9 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Cincinnati (ZIP 45206) at $2,019, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 45202 is 23.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.00% of policies in ZIP 45202 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,565. 1.03% of ZIP 45202 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 27.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 45202 have risen by 5.2%, ranging from $1,888 to $1,998 with a five-year average of $1,943, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 45202 Compares

vs National Average
$1,998 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,998 vs $1,263
58% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45202, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $1,998
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45202.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,899 -
2019 $1,888 -0.6%
2020 $1,957 +3.7%
2021 $1,974 +0.9%
2022 $1,998 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,943
Premium Range
$1,888 - $1,998
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45202

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

  • Compare ZIP 45202 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 45202?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 45202 (Cincinnati, OH) averages $1,998 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 75th percentile, #9 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +5.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cincinnati, OH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 45202: a claims frequency of 5.00%, a loss ratio of 23.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.03%, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45202 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 45202 lands in the 75th percentile: its $1,998/yr average is 13% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45202?
ZIP 45202 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.03% in Ohio, a drop of 27.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45202 over 5 years?
ZIP 45202 premiums spanned $1,888 to $1,998 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,943. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 45202 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 45202 averages $1,998/yr, 58% above that figure, ranking #9 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.