ZIP 45844 · Putnam County

Fort Jennings, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45844, Fort Jennings, Ohio.

13.2%
Loss ratio
0.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#394 of 1029
Ohio rank
23
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Fort Jennings, OH (ZIP 45844) runs $1,289/yr on average: the 30th percentile nationally and 27% below the U.S. average.

$1,289
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+3.1%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,289/yr
+3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.37%
Avg severity: $7,212
Nonrenewal Rate
0.20%
-11.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45844 (Fort Jennings, OH)

ZIP 45844 (Fort Jennings, OH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,289 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 23 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 27% below that mark and lands in the 30th national percentile. Compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263, this ZIP runs 2% above, ranking #394 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is Burton (ZIP 44021) at $1,289, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 13.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.37% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,212. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.20%, a drop of 11.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.1% through 2022, ranging $1,251 to $1,289 with a 5-year average of $1,268, 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 45844 Compares

vs National Average
$1,289 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,289 vs $1,263
2% above state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45844, 2018–2022

$1,240$1,250$1,260$1,270$1,280$1,290$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,289
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45844.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,251 -
2019 $1,285 +2.7%
2020 $1,258 -2.1%
2021 $1,258 +0.0%
2022 $1,289 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,268
Premium Range
$1,251 - $1,289
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45844

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

  • Compare ZIP 45844 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Ohio's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 45844?
At the 30th percentile nationally, #394 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio, ZIP 45844 (Fort Jennings, OH) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,289 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Jennings, OH?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 45844: claims frequency (2.37%), loss ratio (13.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.20%), together placing this ZIP at the 30th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45844 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 45844 lands in the 30th percentile: its $1,289/yr average is 27% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45844?
ZIP 45844 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.20% in Ohio, a drop of 11.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45844 over 5 years?
ZIP 45844 premiums spanned $1,251 to $1,289 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,268. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 45844 compare to the Ohio state average?
The Ohio state average is $1,263/yr; ZIP 45844 averages $1,289/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #394 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.