ZIP 46323 · Lake County

Hammond, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46323, Hammond, Indiana.

62.2%
Loss ratio
1.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#580 of 671
Indiana rank
1,418
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 46323 (Hammond, IN) homeowners insurance averages $1,299/yr, 31st percentile nationally, 27% below the U.S. norm.

$1,299
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+3.2%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,299/yr
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.07%
Avg severity: $15,940
Nonrenewal Rate
1.77%
-44.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46323 (Hammond, IN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 46323 (Hammond, IN) runs $1,299 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,418 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 46323 comes in 27% below, the 31st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Indiana statewide average is $1,481 per year; this ZIP sits 12% below that figure, ranking #580 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Marion (ZIP 46953) at $1,298, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 62.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 46323. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,940. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.77% in this ZIP, a drop of 44.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 46323 premiums risen 3.2%, spanning $1,240 to $1,306 (five-year average: $1,271), 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 46323 Compares

vs National Average
$1,299 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,299 vs $1,481
12% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46323, 2018–2022

$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300$1,320 20182019202020212022 $1,299
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46323.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,259 -
2019 $1,240 -1.5%
2020 $1,249 +0.8%
2021 $1,306 +4.6%
2022 $1,299 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,271
Premium Range
$1,240 - $1,306
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46323

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

  • Put ZIP 46323 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 46323?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 46323 (Hammond, IN) averages $1,299 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 31st percentile, #580 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana. Premiums have changed +3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hammond, IN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 46323: claims frequency (5.07%), loss ratio (62.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.77%), together placing this ZIP at the 31st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46323 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 46323 lands in the 31st percentile: its $1,299/yr average is 27% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46323?
Insurers decline to renew 1.77% of policies in ZIP 46323 in Indiana, a drop of 44.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46323 over 5 years?
ZIP 46323 premiums spanned $1,240 to $1,306 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,271. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 46323 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 46323 has an average premium of $1,299/yr compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #580 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.