ZIP 45251 · Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 45251, Cincinnati, Ohio averages $1,136/yr.

51.6%
Loss ratio
0.99%
Nonrenewal rate
#795 of 1029
Ohio rank
725
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 45251 (Cincinnati, OH) is #21,000 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #10,095 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,136
Avg premium (2022)
#21,000
of 25,593 on premium
#10,095
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
18th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
52/100
45251 - Cincinnati, OH

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A-
$1,136/yr
Avg premium, 82nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
96.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
86.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 45251's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,136 Among the lowest lower than 82% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 45251. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Ohio, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 45251; crosshairs: Ohio averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$814.2$1318.6$1823.0$2327.4$2831.80.3%0.9%1.5%2.1%2.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 44134 · Cleveland $906/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 44092 · Wickliffe $991/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 43947 · Shadyside $1,039/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 44695 · Bowerston $1,049/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 44052 · Lorain $1,066/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 44680 · Strasburg $1,077/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 44875 · Shelby $1,093/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 45714 · Belpre $1,104/yr · 2.60%
  • ZIP 44442 · New Middletown $1,114/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 44081 · Perry $1,124/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 44720 · North Canton $1,129/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 45251 · Cincinnati (this ZIP) $1,136/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 45750 · Marietta $1,137/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 44425 · Hubbard $1,145/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 44827 · Crestline $1,153/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 45380 · Versailles $1,159/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 44883 · Tiffin $1,169/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 44890 · Willard $1,179/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 45209 · Cincinnati $1,189/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 45891 · Van Wert $1,195/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 45874 · Ohio City $1,204/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 45711 · Amesville $1,211/yr · 2.63%
  • ZIP 43518 · Edon $1,218/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 44084 · Rock Creek $1,228/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 43558 · Swanton $1,235/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 43406 · Bradner $1,243/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 43068 · Reynoldsburg $1,249/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 45342 · Miamisburg $1,257/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 44107 · Lakewood $1,265/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 43533 · Lyons $1,275/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 44427 · Kensington $1,287/yr · 1.51%
  • ZIP 43407 · Burgoon $1,295/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 45686 · Vinton $1,301/yr · 1.70%
  • ZIP 43560 · Sylvania $1,314/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 43528 · Holland $1,320/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 43003 · Ashley $1,330/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 45658 · Patriot $1,339/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 43015 · Delaware $1,345/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 45417 · Dayton $1,356/yr · 2.29%
  • ZIP 43501 · Alvordton $1,369/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 44099 · Windsor $1,386/yr · 2.24%
  • ZIP 45613 · Beaver $1,403/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 44844 · Mc Cutchenville $1,416/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 45244 · Cincinnati $1,430/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 44115 · Cleveland $1,447/yr · 1.90%
  • ZIP 43604 · Toledo $1,471/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 44118 · Cleveland $1,521/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 43023 · Granville $1,597/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 44122 · Beachwood $1,807/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 44040 · Gates Mills $2,740/yr · 1.02%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,136/yr
Below-median premium
+7.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.6%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.63%
Avg severity: $8,836
Nonrenewal Rate
0.99%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-10.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45251 (Cincinnati, OH)

ZIP 45251 (Cincinnati, OH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,136 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 725 reported policies. That is 36% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally. Against Ohio's average of $1,263, ZIP 45251 is 10% below, ranking #795 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Youngstown (ZIP 44510) at $1,136, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 45251 is 51.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 6.63% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,836. Insurers decline to renew 0.99% of policies in ZIP 45251 at expiration, a drop of 10.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 45251 costs have risen 7.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,054 to a high of $1,136, an annualized rate of +1.9% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 45251's county (Hamilton): score 96.3, rating Relatively High, hazard Tornado. That is #3 of 88 Ohio counties and the 96th national percentile (75% above the 55.0 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 43.9 · Community Resilience 86.3. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 45251 Compares

vs National Average
$1,136 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,136 vs $1,263
10% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45251, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,136
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45251.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,054 -
2019 $1,068 +1.3%
2020 $1,080 +1.1%
2021 $1,119 +3.7%
2022 $1,136 +1.5%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 45251

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,092
Premium Range
$1,054 - $1,136
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Hamilton County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 45251 via FIPS 39061. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
96.3
Relatively High · 96th national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 88 Ohio counties · state mean 55.0
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $53,060,938

Social Vulnerability Index 43.9 · Community Resilience 86.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Ohio NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 45251's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 45251 in Hamilton County (NRI 96.3, hazard Tornado), both outside Ohio. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,136/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.99% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 45251?
At just the 18th national percentile, #795 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio, homeowners in ZIP 45251 (Cincinnati, OH) pay a comparatively low $1,136 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cincinnati, OH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 45251: a claims frequency of 6.63%, a loss ratio of 51.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.99%, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45251 compared to the national average?
ZIP 45251 premiums of $1,136/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45251?
Insurers decline to renew 0.99% of policies in ZIP 45251 in Ohio, a drop of 10.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45251 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 45251 have ranged from $1,054 to $1,136, with a 5-year average of $1,092. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 45251 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 45251 runs 10% below the Ohio state average ($1,263/yr vs this ZIP's $1,136/yr), ranking #795 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 45251?
County NRI 96.3 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 45251 via Hamilton County FIPS 39061. In-state rank #3 of 88; national percentile 96th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 45251

This ZIP's premiums run at the 18th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.