ZIP 45440 · Montgomery County

Dayton, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45440, Dayton, Ohio.

39.4%
Loss ratio
0.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#409 of 1029
Ohio rank
850
Policies

The verdict

At $1,282/yr, Dayton, OH (ZIP 45440) sits in the 30th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,282
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+6.1%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,282/yr
+6.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.90%
Avg severity: $10,320
Nonrenewal Rate
0.55%
-42.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45440 (Dayton, OH)

Homeowners in ZIP 45440 (Dayton, OH) pay an average of $1,282 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 850 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 28% below that mark and lands in the 30th national percentile. Ohio homeowners pay $1,263 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (above), ranking #409 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Crown City (ZIP 45623) at $1,281, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 45440 shows a 39.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.90% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,320. Insurers decline to renew 0.55% of policies in ZIP 45440 at expiration, a drop of 42.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 45440 premiums risen 6.1%, spanning $1,189 to $1,282 (five-year average: $1,228), an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 45440 Compares

vs National Average
$1,282 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,282 vs $1,263
2% above state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45440, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,282
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45440.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,209 -
2019 $1,189 -1.6%
2020 $1,202 +1.1%
2021 $1,257 +4.6%
2022 $1,282 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,228
Premium Range
$1,189 - $1,282
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45440

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

  • Put ZIP 45440 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 45440?
At the 30th percentile nationally, #409 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio, ZIP 45440 (Dayton, OH) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,282 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +6.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dayton, OH?
In ZIP 45440, insurers report a 39.4% loss ratio, a 4.90% claims frequency, and a 0.55% nonrenewal rate, the 30th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45440 compared to the national average?
ZIP 45440 premiums of $1,282/yr are 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45440?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45440 is 0.55%, a drop of 42.1% over the past 5 years in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45440 over 5 years?
ZIP 45440 premiums spanned $1,189 to $1,282 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,228. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 45440 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 45440 has an average premium of $1,282/yr compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263/yr. This ZIP is 2% above the state average, ranking #409 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.