ZIP 45638 · Lawrence County

Ironton, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45638, Ironton, Ohio.

18.6%
Loss ratio
1.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#557 of 1029
Ohio rank
107
Policies

The verdict

Ironton, OH (ZIP 45638) averages $1,225/yr for homeowners insurance, 31% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally.

$1,225
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+6.0%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,225/yr
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.23%
Avg severity: $7,062
Nonrenewal Rate
1.65%
+10.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45638 (Ironton, OH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 45638 (Ironton, OH) runs $1,225 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 107 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 45638 comes in 31% below, the 25th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Ohio statewide average is $1,263 per year; this ZIP sits 3% below that figure, ranking #557 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Fleming (ZIP 45729) at $1,225, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 18.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 45638. About 3.23% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,062. 1.65% of ZIP 45638 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 10.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.0% through 2022, ranging $1,155 to $1,226 with a 5-year average of $1,190, 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 45638 Compares

vs National Average
$1,225 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,225 vs $1,263
3% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45638, 2018–2022

$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,225
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45638.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,155 -
2019 $1,174 +1.6%
2020 $1,169 -0.4%
2021 $1,226 +4.9%
2022 $1,225 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,190
Premium Range
$1,155 - $1,226
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45638

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

  • Compare ZIP 45638 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Ohio compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 45638?
ZIP 45638 (Ironton, OH) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,225 per year as of 2022 (25th percentile, #557 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio). Premiums have changed +6.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ironton, OH?
In ZIP 45638, insurers report a 18.6% loss ratio, a 3.23% claims frequency, and a 1.65% nonrenewal rate, the 25th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45638 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 45638 lands in the 25th percentile: its $1,225/yr average is 31% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45638?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45638 is 1.65%, a rise of 10.2% over the past 5 years in Ohio.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45638 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 45638 have ranged from $1,155 to $1,226, with a 5-year average of $1,190. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 45638 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 45638 has an average premium of $1,225/yr compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263/yr. This ZIP is 3% below the state average, ranking #557 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.