ZIP 45812 · Hardin County

Alger, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45812, Alger, Ohio.

76.5%
Loss ratio
2.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#495 of 1029
Ohio rank
18
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Alger, OH (ZIP 45812) runs $1,246/yr on average: the 27th percentile nationally and 30% below the U.S. average.

$1,246
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+3.4%
since 2018
27th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,246/yr
+3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
76.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.72%
Avg severity: $20,209
Nonrenewal Rate
2.36%
+348.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45812 (Alger, OH)

ZIP 45812 (Alger, OH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,246 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 18 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 45812 in the 27th percentile, 30% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Ohio's average of $1,263, ZIP 45812 is 1% below, ranking #495 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Leipsic (ZIP 45856) at $1,246, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 76.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 45812. 4.72% of policies in ZIP 45812 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,209. 2.36% of ZIP 45812 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 348.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 45812 premiums risen 3.4%, spanning $1,181 to $1,246 (five-year average: $1,223), an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 45812 Compares

vs National Average
$1,246 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,246 vs $1,263
1% below state avg
National Percentile
27th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45812, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260 20182019202020212022 $1,246
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45812.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,206 -
2019 $1,239 +2.7%
2020 $1,181 -4.6%
2021 $1,242 +5.2%
2022 $1,246 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,223
Premium Range
$1,181 - $1,246
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45812

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 45812 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 45812?
At the 27th percentile nationally, #495 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio, ZIP 45812 (Alger, OH) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,246 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alger, OH?
In ZIP 45812, insurers report a 76.5% loss ratio, a 4.72% claims frequency, and a 2.36% nonrenewal rate, the 27th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45812 compared to the national average?
At $1,246/yr, ZIP 45812 runs 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 27th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45812?
Insurers decline to renew 2.36% of policies in ZIP 45812 in Ohio, a rise of 348.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45812 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 45812 runs $1,181-$1,246 (5-year average $1,223). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 45812 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 45812 averages $1,246/yr, 1% below that figure, ranking #495 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.