ZIP 45218 · Hamilton County
Cincinnati, OH Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45218, Cincinnati, Ohio.
- 27.0%
- Loss ratio
- 1.28%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #751 of 1029
- Ohio rank
- 919
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,151/yr, Cincinnati, OH (ZIP 45218) sits in the 19th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 35% below the U.S. average.
- $1,151
- Avg premium (2022)
- -35%
- vs U.S. average
- +9.6%
- since 2018
- 19th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 45218 (Cincinnati, OH)
Homeowners in ZIP 45218 (Cincinnati, OH) pay an average of $1,151 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 919 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally. Compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263, this ZIP runs 9% below, ranking #751 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Newark (ZIP 43055) at $1,152, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 45218 shows a 27.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.85% of policies in ZIP 45218 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,077. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.28% in this ZIP, a drop of 7.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 45218 costs have risen 9.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,051 to a high of $1,151, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 45218 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 45218, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,051 | - |
| 2019 | $1,072 | +2.0% |
| 2020 | $1,080 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | $1,132 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $1,151 | +1.7% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 45218
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 45218 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
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