ZIP 45681 · Ross County
South Salem, OH Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45681, South Salem, Ohio.
- 35.1%
- Loss ratio
- 1.44%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #112 of 1029
- Ohio rank
- 17
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 45681 (South Salem, OH) homeowners insurance averages $1,440/yr, 42nd percentile nationally, 19% below the U.S. norm.
- $1,440
- Avg premium (2022)
- -19%
- vs U.S. average
- +2.4%
- since 2018
- 42nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 45681 (South Salem, OH)
Homeowners in ZIP 45681 (South Salem, OH) pay an average of $1,440 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 17 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 45681 in the 42nd percentile, 19% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Ohio homeowners pay $1,263 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (above), ranking #112 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is South Vienna (ZIP 45369) at $1,441, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 35.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 45681. 5.29% of policies in ZIP 45681 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,553. Insurers decline to renew 1.44% of policies in ZIP 45681 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 45681 have risen by 2.4%, ranging from $1,289 to $1,440 with a five-year average of $1,381, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 45681 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 45681, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,407 | - |
| 2019 | $1,373 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | $1,289 | -6.1% |
| 2021 | $1,395 | +8.2% |
| 2022 | $1,440 | +3.2% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 45681
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 45681 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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
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