ZIP 45891 · Van Wert County

Van Wert, OH Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 45891, Van Wert, Ohio.

77.3%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#637 of 1029
Ohio rank
44
Policies

The verdict

Van Wert, OH (ZIP 45891) averages $1,195/yr for homeowners insurance, 33% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally.

$1,195
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+9.0%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,195/yr
+9.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
77.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.56%
Avg severity: $25,935
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
+32.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 45891 (Van Wert, OH)

ZIP 45891 (Van Wert, OH) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,195 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 44 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% below that mark and lands in the 23rd national percentile. Compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263, this ZIP runs 5% below, ranking #637 of 1029 tracked ZIPs in Ohio by premium. The closest-priced peer within Ohio is New Lexington (ZIP 43764) at $1,195, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 77.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.56% of policies in ZIP 45891 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,935. 0.84% of ZIP 45891 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 32.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 45891 premiums risen 9.0%, spanning $1,097 to $1,195 (five-year average: $1,138), an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 45891 Compares

vs National Average
$1,195 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Ohio Average
$1,195 vs $1,263
5% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 45891, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,195
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 45891.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,097 -
2019 $1,101 +0.4%
2020 $1,127 +2.3%
2021 $1,171 +4.0%
2022 $1,195 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,138
Premium Range
$1,097 - $1,195
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 45891

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

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 45891?
At the 23rd percentile nationally, #637 of 1029 ZIPs in Ohio, ZIP 45891 (Van Wert, OH) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,195 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +9.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Van Wert, OH?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 45891: a claims frequency of 3.56%, a loss ratio of 77.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.84%, placing this ZIP in the 23rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 45891 compared to the national average?
At $1,195/yr, ZIP 45891 runs 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 23rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 45891?
ZIP 45891 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.84% in Ohio, a rise of 32.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 45891 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 45891 runs $1,097-$1,195 (5-year average $1,138). The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 45891 compare to the Ohio state average?
ZIP 45891 has an average premium of $1,195/yr compared to the Ohio state average of $1,263/yr. This ZIP is 5% below the state average, ranking #637 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.