ZIP 45638 · Lawrence County

Ironton, OH Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 45638, Ironton, Ohio averages $1,225/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 45638 (Ironton, OH) is #19,144 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #4,202 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,225
Avg premium (2022)
#19,144
of 25,593 on premium
#4,202
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
25th
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
40/100
45638 - Ironton, 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 B+
$1,225/yr
Avg premium, 75th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
71.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
25.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 45638's premium sits nationally

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

$1,225 Among the lowest lower than 75% 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 45638. 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 45638; 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 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 45638 · Ironton (this ZIP) $1,225/yr · 1.65%
  • 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)
$1,225/yr
Below-median premium
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.23%
Avg severity: $7,062
Nonrenewal Rate
1.65%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

FEMA NRI places Lawrence County in the upper risk band at 71.0 (Relatively Low): national 71st percentile, #22/88 inside Ohio, and 29% above the 55.0 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Heat Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 47.2 · Community Resilience 25.7. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 45638, 2018-2022

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Lawrence County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 45638 via FIPS 39087. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
71.0
Relatively Low · 71st national percentile
In-state county rank
#22
of 88 Ohio counties · state mean 55.0
Top mapped hazard
Heat Wave
Expected annual loss $2,817,749

Social Vulnerability Index 47.2 · Community Resilience 25.7

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Ohio for ZIP 45638

ZIP 45638's county NRI is 71.0 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Ohio containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,225/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.65% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 45638?
Lawrence County scores 71.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 71st percentile nationally and #22 of 88 Ohio counties. The index's top hazard label is Heat Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 45638

This ZIP's premiums run at the 25th 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.