ZIP 45243 · Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45243, Cincinnati, Ohio.

32.9%
Loss ratio
0.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#2 of 1029
Ohio rank
296
Policies

The verdict

At $2,510/yr, Cincinnati, OH (ZIP 45243) sits in the 89th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 41% above the U.S. average.

$2,510
Avg premium (2022)
+41%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,510/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.23%
Avg severity: $13,250
Nonrenewal Rate
0.52%
-22.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45243 (Cincinnati, OH)

Homeowners in ZIP 45243 (Cincinnati, OH) pay an average of $2,510 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 296 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 45243 in the 89th percentile, 41% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263, this ZIP runs 99% above, ranking #2 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Chagrin Falls (ZIP 44022) at $2,334, 7% below this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 32.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 45243. About 6.23% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,250. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.52% in this ZIP, a drop of 22.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 45243 costs have risen 8.3% since 2018, from a low of $2,318 to a high of $2,510, 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 45243 Compares

vs National Average
$2,510 vs $1,776
41% above national avg
vs Ohio Average
$2,510 vs $1,263
99% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45243, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550 20182019202020212022 $2,510
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45243.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,318 -
2019 $2,383 +2.8%
2020 $2,490 +4.5%
2021 $2,509 +0.8%
2022 $2,510 +0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,442
Premium Range
$2,318 - $2,510
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45243

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 45243 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 45243?
ZIP 45243 (Cincinnati, OH) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,510 per year as of 2022, in the 89th percentile nationally, #2 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cincinnati, OH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 45243: a claims frequency of 6.23%, a loss ratio of 32.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.52%, placing this ZIP in the 89th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45243 compared to the national average?
ZIP 45243 premiums of $2,510/yr are 41% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45243?
ZIP 45243 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.52% in Ohio, a drop of 22.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45243 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 45243 have ranged from $2,318 to $2,510, with a 5-year average of $2,442. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 45243 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 45243 runs 99% above the Ohio state average ($1,263/yr vs this ZIP's $2,510/yr), ranking #2 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.