ZIP 45203 · Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 45203, Cincinnati, Ohio averages $1,279/yr.

3.5%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#416 of 1029
Ohio rank
679
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Cincinnati, OH (ZIP 45203) ranks #18,047 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,279/yr) but #9,068 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.06%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,279
Avg premium (2022)
#18,047
of 25,593 on premium
#9,068
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
29th
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
48/100
45203 - Cincinnati, 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 B
$1,279/yr
Avg premium, 71st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
96.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
86.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 45203's premium sits nationally

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

$1,279 Lower than most lower than 71% 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 45203. 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 45203; 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 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 45203 · Cincinnati (this ZIP) $1,279/yr · 1.06%
  • 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)
$1,279/yr
Below-median premium
+9.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.13%
Avg severity: $2,081
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-65.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45203 (Cincinnati, OH)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 45203 (Cincinnati, OH) at $1,279 per year for 2022 across approximately 679 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 28% below that mark and lands in the 29th national percentile. Ohio homeowners pay $1,263 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (above), ranking #416 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is New Straitsville (ZIP 43766) at $1,279, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 3.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 45203. About 2.13% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,081. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.06% in this ZIP, a drop of 65.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 9.3% through 2022, ranging $1,170 to $1,321 with a 5-year average of $1,241, an annualized rate of +2.3% per year.

Hamilton County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 96.3 (Relatively High), 96th percentile nationally and #3 of 88 Ohio counties - 75% above the state mean of 55.0. Dominant mapped hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 43.9 · Community Resilience 86.3. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 45203 Compares

vs National Average
$1,279 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,279 vs $1,263
1% above state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45203, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,279
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45203.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,170 -
2019 $1,196 +2.2%
2020 $1,238 +3.5%
2021 $1,321 +6.7%
2022 $1,279 -3.2%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 45203, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,241
Premium Range
$1,170 - $1,321
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Hamilton County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 45203 via FIPS 39061. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
96.3
Relatively High · 96th national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 88 Ohio counties · state mean 55.0
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $53,060,938

Social Vulnerability Index 43.9 · Community Resilience 86.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Ohio for ZIP 45203

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 45203 in Hamilton County (NRI 96.3, hazard Tornado), both outside Ohio. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,279/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.06% 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 45203?
ZIP 45203 (Cincinnati, OH) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,279 per year as of 2022 (29th percentile, #416 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio). Premiums have changed +9.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cincinnati, OH?
In ZIP 45203, insurers report a 3.5% loss ratio, a 2.13% claims frequency, and a 1.06% nonrenewal rate, the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45203 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 45203 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,279/yr average is 28% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45203?
Insurers decline to renew 1.06% of policies in ZIP 45203 in Ohio, a drop of 65.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45203 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 45203 runs $1,170-$1,321 (5-year average $1,241). The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 45203 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 45203 averages $1,279/yr, 1% above that figure, ranking #416 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 45203?
County NRI 96.3 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 45203 via Hamilton County FIPS 39061. In-state rank #3 of 88; national percentile 96th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 45203

This ZIP's premiums run at the 29th 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.