ZIP 45236 · Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45236, Cincinnati, Ohio.

48.6%
Loss ratio
0.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#742 of 1029
Ohio rank
1,368
Policies

The verdict

Cincinnati, OH (ZIP 45236) averages $1,154/yr for homeowners insurance, 35% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally.

$1,154
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+6.4%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,154/yr
+6.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.91%
Avg severity: $9,495
Nonrenewal Rate
0.58%
-49.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45236 (Cincinnati, OH)

ZIP 45236 (Cincinnati, OH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,154 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,368 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally. Ohio homeowners pay $1,263 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #742 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Waynesburg (ZIP 44688) at $1,154, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 45236 shows a 48.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.91%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,495. Insurers decline to renew 0.58% of policies in ZIP 45236 at expiration, a drop of 49.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 45236 costs have risen 6.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,084 to a high of $1,154, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 45236 Compares

vs National Average
$1,154 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,154 vs $1,263
9% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45236, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,154
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45236.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,084 -
2019 $1,094 +0.9%
2020 $1,122 +2.6%
2021 $1,150 +2.6%
2022 $1,154 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,121
Premium Range
$1,084 - $1,154
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45236

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

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 45236?
At just the 19th national percentile, #742 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio, homeowners in ZIP 45236 (Cincinnati, OH) pay a comparatively low $1,154 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +6.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cincinnati, OH?
In ZIP 45236, insurers report a 48.6% loss ratio, a 5.91% claims frequency, and a 0.58% nonrenewal rate, the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45236 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 45236 lands in the 19th percentile: its $1,154/yr average is 35% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45236?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45236 is 0.58%, a drop of 49.6% over the past 5 years in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45236 over 5 years?
ZIP 45236 premiums spanned $1,084 to $1,154 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,121. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 45236 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 45236 has an average premium of $1,154/yr compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #742 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.