ZIP 45214 · Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45214, Cincinnati, Ohio.

55.7%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#73 of 1029
Ohio rank
1,486
Policies

The verdict

Cincinnati, OH (ZIP 45214) averages $1,493/yr for homeowners insurance, 16% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally.

$1,493
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+6.3%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,493/yr
+6.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.67%
Avg severity: $22,659
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
-42.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45214 (Cincinnati, OH)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 45214 (Cincinnati, OH) at $1,493 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,486 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 16% below that mark and lands in the 46th national percentile. Ohio homeowners pay $1,263 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 18% (above), ranking #73 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Midland (ZIP 45148) at $1,490, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 45214 is 55.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.67% of policies in ZIP 45214 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,659. 0.61% of ZIP 45214 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 42.3% 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 45214 have risen by 6.3%, ranging from $1,405 to $1,493 with a five-year average of $1,462, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 45214 Compares

vs National Average
$1,493 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,493 vs $1,263
18% above state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45214, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,493
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45214.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,405 -
2019 $1,468 +4.5%
2020 $1,493 +1.7%
2021 $1,448 -3.0%
2022 $1,493 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,462
Premium Range
$1,405 - $1,493
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45214

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

  • Compare ZIP 45214 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 45214?
At the 46th percentile nationally, #73 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio, ZIP 45214 (Cincinnati, OH) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,493 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +6.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cincinnati, OH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 45214: a claims frequency of 3.67%, a loss ratio of 55.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.61%, placing this ZIP in the 46th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45214 compared to the national average?
At $1,493/yr, ZIP 45214 runs 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45214?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45214 is 0.61%, a drop of 42.3% over the past 5 years in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45214 over 5 years?
ZIP 45214 premiums spanned $1,405 to $1,493 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,462. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 45214 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 45214 averages $1,493/yr, 18% above that figure, ranking #73 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium.

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