ZIP 46303 · Lake County

Cedar Lake, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46303, Cedar Lake, Indiana.

39.9%
Loss ratio
1.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#555 of 671
Indiana rank
198
Policies

The verdict

At $1,321/yr, Cedar Lake, IN (ZIP 46303) sits in the 33rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 26% below the U.S. average.

$1,321
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
-1.1%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,321/yr
-1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.31%
Avg severity: $22,800
Nonrenewal Rate
1.51%
-51.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46303 (Cedar Lake, IN)

Homeowners in ZIP 46303 (Cedar Lake, IN) pay an average of $1,321 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 198 reported policies. That is 26% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 33rd percentile nationally. Indiana homeowners pay $1,481 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (below), ranking #555 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Monroeville (ZIP 46773) at $1,321, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 46303 is 39.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.31% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,800. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.51%, a drop of 51.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 46303 have fallen by 1.1%, ranging from $1,307 to $1,336 with a five-year average of $1,323, 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 46303 Compares

vs National Average
$1,321 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,321 vs $1,481
11% below state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46303, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,310$1,320$1,330$1,340 20182019202020212022 $1,321
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46303.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,336 -
2019 $1,330 -0.5%
2020 $1,307 -1.8%
2021 $1,321 +1.1%
2022 $1,321 +0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,323
Premium Range
$1,307 - $1,336
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46303

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

  • Compare ZIP 46303 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Indiana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 46303?
ZIP 46303 (Cedar Lake, IN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,321 per year as of 2022 (33rd percentile, #555 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana). Premiums have changed -1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cedar Lake, IN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 46303: a claims frequency of 2.31%, a loss ratio of 39.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.51%, placing this ZIP in the 33rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46303 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 46303 lands in the 33rd percentile: its $1,321/yr average is 26% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46303?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46303 is 1.51%, a drop of 51.7% over the past 5 years in Indiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46303 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 46303 have ranged from $1,307 to $1,336, with a 5-year average of $1,323. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 46303 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 46303 runs 11% below the Indiana state average ($1,481/yr vs this ZIP's $1,321/yr), ranking #555 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.