ZIP 45216 · Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45216, Cincinnati, Ohio.

55.6%
Loss ratio
1.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#448 of 1029
Ohio rank
1,224
Policies

The verdict

At $1,263/yr, Cincinnati, OH (ZIP 45216) sits in the 28th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,263
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+8.1%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,263/yr
+8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.10%
Avg severity: $11,517
Nonrenewal Rate
1.25%
+102.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45216 (Cincinnati, OH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 45216 (Cincinnati, OH) runs $1,263 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,224 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 45216 in the 28th percentile, 29% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263, this ZIP runs 0% above, ranking #448 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Cincinnati (ZIP 45204) at $1,263, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 45216 shows a 55.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.10%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,517. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.25%, a rise of 102.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 45216 costs have risen 8.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,169 to a high of $1,263, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 45216 Compares

vs National Average
$1,263 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,263 vs $1,263
0% above state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45216, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,263
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45216.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,169 -
2019 $1,179 +0.9%
2020 $1,208 +2.5%
2021 $1,229 +1.7%
2022 $1,263 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,210
Premium Range
$1,169 - $1,263
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45216

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

  • Put ZIP 45216 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
  • 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 45216?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 45216 (Cincinnati, OH) averages $1,263 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 28th percentile, #448 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cincinnati, OH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 45216: a claims frequency of 6.10%, a loss ratio of 55.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.25%, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45216 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 45216 lands in the 28th percentile: its $1,263/yr average is 29% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45216?
ZIP 45216 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.25% in Ohio, a rise of 102.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45216 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 45216 have ranged from $1,169 to $1,263, with a 5-year average of $1,210. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 45216 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 45216 runs 0% above the Ohio state average ($1,263/yr vs this ZIP's $1,263/yr), ranking #448 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.