ZIP 45252 · Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45252, Cincinnati, Ohio.

27.3%
Loss ratio
0.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#134 of 1029
Ohio rank
155
Policies

The verdict

Cincinnati, OH (ZIP 45252) averages $1,421/yr for homeowners insurance, 20% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally.

$1,421
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+8.1%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,421/yr
+8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.99%
Avg severity: $9,705
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
+116.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45252 (Cincinnati, OH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 45252 (Cincinnati, OH) runs $1,421 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 155 reported policies. That is 20% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally. Against Ohio's average of $1,263, ZIP 45252 is 13% above, ranking #134 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Lebanon (ZIP 45036) at $1,421, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 45252 is 27.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.99% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,705. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.59%, a rise of 116.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 45252 have risen by 8.1%, ranging from $1,315 to $1,421 with a five-year average of $1,353, 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 45252 Compares

vs National Average
$1,421 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,421 vs $1,263
13% above state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45252, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,421
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45252.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,315 -
2019 $1,330 +1.2%
2020 $1,333 +0.2%
2021 $1,367 +2.5%
2022 $1,421 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,353
Premium Range
$1,315 - $1,421
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45252

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

  • Compare ZIP 45252 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 45252?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 45252 (Cincinnati, OH) averages $1,421 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 40th percentile, #134 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio. Premiums have changed +8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cincinnati, OH?
In ZIP 45252, insurers report a 27.3% loss ratio, a 3.99% claims frequency, and a 0.59% nonrenewal rate, the 40th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45252 compared to the national average?
At $1,421/yr, ZIP 45252 runs 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45252?
Insurers decline to renew 0.59% of policies in ZIP 45252 in Ohio, a rise of 116.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45252 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 45252 runs $1,315-$1,421 (5-year average $1,353). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 45252 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 45252 runs 13% above the Ohio state average ($1,263/yr vs this ZIP's $1,421/yr), ranking #134 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.