ZIP 46278 · Marion County

Indianapolis, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46278, Indianapolis, Indiana.

29.9%
Loss ratio
0.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#3 of 671
Indiana rank
242
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Indianapolis, IN (ZIP 46278) runs $2,399/yr on average: the 87th percentile nationally and 35% above the U.S. average.

$2,399
Avg premium (2022)
+35%
vs U.S. average
+5.2%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,399/yr
+5.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.13%
Avg severity: $11,713
Nonrenewal Rate
0.82%
-49.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46278 (Indianapolis, IN)

ZIP 46278 (Indianapolis, IN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,399 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 242 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 46278 comes in 35% above, the 87th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Indiana homeowners pay $1,481 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 62% (above), ranking #3 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Carmel (ZIP 46032) at $2,439, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 29.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 46278. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.13%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,713. Insurers decline to renew 0.82% of policies in ZIP 46278 at expiration, a drop of 49.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.2% through 2022, ranging $2,244 to $2,399 with a 5-year average of $2,314, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 46278 Compares

vs National Average
$2,399 vs $1,776
35% above national avg
vs Indiana Average
$2,399 vs $1,481
62% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46278, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450 20182019202020212022 $2,399
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46278.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,281 -
2019 $2,244 -1.6%
2020 $2,312 +3.0%
2021 $2,332 +0.9%
2022 $2,399 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,314
Premium Range
$2,244 - $2,399
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46278

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Put ZIP 46278 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Indiana compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Indiana 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 46278?
ZIP 46278 (Indianapolis, IN) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,399 per year as of 2022, in the 87th percentile nationally, #3 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana. Premiums have changed +5.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Indianapolis, IN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 46278: claims frequency (6.13%), loss ratio (29.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.82%), together placing this ZIP at the 87th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46278 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 46278 lands in the 87th percentile: its $2,399/yr average is 35% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46278?
Insurers decline to renew 0.82% of policies in ZIP 46278 in Indiana, a drop of 49.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46278 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 46278 have ranged from $2,244 to $2,399, with a 5-year average of $2,314. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 46278 compare to the Indiana state average?
The Indiana state average is $1,481/yr; ZIP 46278 averages $2,399/yr, 62% above that figure, ranking #3 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.