ZIP 46256 · Marion County

Indianapolis, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46256, Indianapolis, Indiana.

127.3%
Loss ratio
1.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#24 of 671
Indiana rank
815
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Indianapolis, IN (ZIP 46256) runs $1,853/yr on average: the 69th percentile nationally and 4% above the U.S. average.

$1,853
Avg premium (2022)
+4%
vs U.S. average
+1.3%
since 2018
69th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,853/yr
+1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
127.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
14.52%
Avg severity: $16,241
Nonrenewal Rate
1.51%
-22.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46256 (Indianapolis, IN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 46256 (Indianapolis, IN) at $1,853 per year for 2022 across approximately 815 reported policies. That is 4% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 69th percentile nationally. Compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481, this ZIP runs 25% above, ranking #24 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Fort Wayne (ZIP 46814) at $1,855, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 46256 shows a 127.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 14.52% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,241. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.51%, a drop of 22.4% 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 1.3% through 2022, ranging $1,815 to $1,853 with a 5-year average of $1,834, 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 46256 Compares

vs National Average
$1,853 vs $1,776
4% above national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,853 vs $1,481
25% above state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46256, 2018–2022

$1,810$1,820$1,830$1,840$1,850$1,860 20182019202020212022 $1,853
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46256.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,830 -
2019 $1,827 -0.1%
2020 $1,815 -0.7%
2021 $1,843 +1.5%
2022 $1,853 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,834
Premium Range
$1,815 - $1,853
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46256

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

  • Put ZIP 46256 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Indiana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Indiana overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 46256?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 46256 (Indianapolis, IN) averages $1,853 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 69th percentile, #24 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana. Premiums have changed +1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Indianapolis, IN?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 46256: a claims frequency of 14.52% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.51%, against a loss ratio above 100% (127.3%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46256 compared to the national average?
At $1,853/yr, ZIP 46256 runs 4% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 69th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46256?
Insurers decline to renew 1.51% of policies in ZIP 46256 in Indiana, a drop of 22.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46256 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 46256 have ranged from $1,815 to $1,853, with a 5-year average of $1,834. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 46256 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 46256 runs 25% above the Indiana state average ($1,481/yr vs this ZIP's $1,853/yr), ranking #24 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana 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.