ZIP 46403 · Lake County

Gary, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46403, Gary, Indiana.

26.3%
Loss ratio
2.04%
Nonrenewal rate
#129 of 671
Indiana rank
588
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 46403 (Gary, IN) homeowners insurance averages $1,600/yr, 54th percentile nationally, 10% below the U.S. norm.

$1,600
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+0.2%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,600/yr
+0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.22%
Avg severity: $6,764
Nonrenewal Rate
2.04%
-27.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46403 (Gary, IN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 46403 (Gary, IN) runs $1,600 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 588 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 54th percentile nationally. Indiana homeowners pay $1,481 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (above), ranking #129 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Veedersburg (ZIP 47987) at $1,601, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 26.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.22%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,764. Insurers decline to renew 2.04% of policies in ZIP 46403 at expiration, a drop of 27.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 46403 have risen by 0.2%, ranging from $1,564 to $1,620 with a five-year average of $1,592, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 46403 Compares

vs National Average
$1,600 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,600 vs $1,481
8% above state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46403, 2018–2022

$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640 20182019202020212022 $1,600
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46403.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,597 -
2019 $1,564 -2.1%
2020 $1,582 +1.2%
2021 $1,620 +2.4%
2022 $1,600 -1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,592
Premium Range
$1,564 - $1,620
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46403

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

  • Put ZIP 46403 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 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 46403?
ZIP 46403 (Gary, IN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,600 per year as of 2022 (54th percentile, #129 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana). Premiums have changed +0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gary, IN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 46403: a claims frequency of 6.22%, a loss ratio of 26.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.04%, placing this ZIP in the 54th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46403 compared to the national average?
At $1,600/yr, ZIP 46403 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46403?
ZIP 46403 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.04% in Indiana, a drop of 27.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46403 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 46403 runs $1,564-$1,620 (5-year average $1,592). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 46403 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 46403 runs 8% above the Indiana state average ($1,481/yr vs this ZIP's $1,600/yr), ranking #129 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.