ZIP 45692 · Jackson County

Wellston, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45692, Wellston, Ohio.

36.7%
Loss ratio
1.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#427 of 1029
Ohio rank
41
Policies

The verdict

At $1,273/yr, Wellston, OH (ZIP 45692) sits in the 29th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,273
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+1.3%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,273/yr
+1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.98%
Avg severity: $15,702
Nonrenewal Rate
1.35%
+74.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45692 (Wellston, OH)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 45692 (Wellston, OH) runs $1,273 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 41 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 45692 comes in 28% below, the 29th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Ohio homeowners pay $1,263 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (above), ranking #427 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is North Jackson (ZIP 44451) at $1,273, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 36.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 45692. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.98%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,702. Insurers decline to renew 1.35% of policies in ZIP 45692 at expiration, a rise of 74.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 45692 premiums risen 1.3%, spanning $1,206 to $1,273 (five-year average: $1,236), an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 45692 Compares

vs National Average
$1,273 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,273 vs $1,263
1% above state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45692, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280 20182019202020212022 $1,273
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45692.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,257 -
2019 $1,212 -3.6%
2020 $1,206 -0.5%
2021 $1,236 +2.5%
2022 $1,273 +3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,236
Premium Range
$1,206 - $1,273
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45692

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

  • Compare ZIP 45692 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 45692?
At the 29th percentile nationally, #427 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio, ZIP 45692 (Wellston, OH) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,273 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wellston, OH?
In ZIP 45692, insurers report a 36.7% loss ratio, a 2.98% claims frequency, and a 1.35% nonrenewal rate, the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45692 compared to the national average?
ZIP 45692 premiums of $1,273/yr are 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45692?
Insurers decline to renew 1.35% of policies in ZIP 45692 in Ohio, a rise of 74.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45692 over 5 years?
ZIP 45692 premiums spanned $1,206 to $1,273 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,236. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 45692 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 45692 averages $1,273/yr, 1% above that figure, ranking #427 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.