ZIP 45212 · Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45212, Cincinnati, Ohio.

44.1%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#600 of 1029
Ohio rank
2,301
Policies

The verdict

At $1,208/yr, Cincinnati, OH (ZIP 45212) sits in the 24th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 32% below the U.S. average.

$1,208
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,208/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.26%
Avg severity: $12,487
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
-26.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45212 (Cincinnati, OH)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 45212 (Cincinnati, OH) at $1,208 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,301 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 45212 comes in 32% below, the 24th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Ohio statewide average is $1,263 per year; this ZIP sits 4% below that figure, ranking #600 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Napoleon (ZIP 43545) at $1,208, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 44.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 45212. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.26%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,487. Insurers decline to renew 0.71% of policies in ZIP 45212 at expiration, a drop of 26.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 45212 costs have risen 3.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,166 to a high of $1,208, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 45212 Compares

vs National Average
$1,208 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,208 vs $1,263
4% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45212, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,170$1,180$1,190$1,200$1,210$1,220 20182019202020212022 $1,208
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45212.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,167 -
2019 $1,166 -0.1%
2020 $1,173 +0.6%
2021 $1,192 +1.6%
2022 $1,208 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,181
Premium Range
$1,166 - $1,208
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45212

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

  • Compare ZIP 45212 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 45212?
ZIP 45212 (Cincinnati, OH) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,208 per year as of 2022 (24th percentile, #600 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio). Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cincinnati, OH?
In ZIP 45212, insurers report a 44.1% loss ratio, a 4.26% claims frequency, and a 0.71% nonrenewal rate, the 24th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45212 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 45212 lands in the 24th percentile: its $1,208/yr average is 32% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45212?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45212 is 0.71%, a drop of 26.1% over the past 5 years in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45212 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 45212 runs $1,166-$1,208 (5-year average $1,181). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 45212 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 45212 runs 4% below the Ohio state average ($1,263/yr vs this ZIP's $1,208/yr), ranking #600 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.