ZIP 45255 · Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45255, Cincinnati, Ohio.

64.3%
Loss ratio
0.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#163 of 1029
Ohio rank
657
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Cincinnati, OH (ZIP 45255) runs $1,407/yr on average: the 39th percentile nationally and 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,407
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+6.5%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,407/yr
+6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.13%
Avg severity: $17,643
Nonrenewal Rate
0.58%
-35.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45255 (Cincinnati, OH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 45255 (Cincinnati, OH) runs $1,407 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 657 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 21% below that mark and lands in the 39th national percentile. The Ohio statewide average is $1,263 per year; this ZIP sits 11% above that figure, ranking #163 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Camden (ZIP 45311) at $1,407, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 64.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 5.13% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,643. Insurers decline to renew 0.58% of policies in ZIP 45255 at expiration, a drop of 35.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 45255 premiums risen 6.5%, spanning $1,321 to $1,407 (five-year average: $1,359), 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 45255 Compares

vs National Average
$1,407 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,407 vs $1,263
11% above state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45255, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420 20182019202020212022 $1,407
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45255.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,321 -
2019 $1,336 +1.1%
2020 $1,347 +0.9%
2021 $1,382 +2.6%
2022 $1,407 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,359
Premium Range
$1,321 - $1,407
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45255

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

  • Put ZIP 45255 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Ohio compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 45255?
ZIP 45255 (Cincinnati, OH) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,407 per year as of 2022 (39th percentile, #163 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio). Premiums have changed +6.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cincinnati, OH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 45255: a claims frequency of 5.13%, a loss ratio of 64.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.58%, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45255 compared to the national average?
ZIP 45255 premiums of $1,407/yr are 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45255?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45255 is 0.58%, a drop of 35.0% over the past 5 years in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45255 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 45255 have ranged from $1,321 to $1,407, with a 5-year average of $1,359. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 45255 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 45255 averages $1,407/yr, 11% above that figure, ranking #163 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.