ZIP 46408 · Lake County

Gary, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46408, Gary, Indiana.

43.6%
Loss ratio
1.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#288 of 671
Indiana rank
674
Policies

The verdict

At $1,491/yr, Gary, IN (ZIP 46408) sits in the 46th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 16% below the U.S. average.

$1,491
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+3.2%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,491/yr
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.84%
Avg severity: $11,132
Nonrenewal Rate
1.86%
+3.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46408 (Gary, IN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 46408 (Gary, IN) runs $1,491 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 674 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 46408 in the 46th percentile, 16% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Indiana statewide average is $1,481 per year; this ZIP sits 1% above that figure, ranking #288 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Brazil (ZIP 47834) at $1,490, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 43.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 5.84% of policies in ZIP 46408 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,132. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.86% in this ZIP, a rise of 3.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 46408 costs have risen 3.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,445 to a high of $1,497, 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 46408 Compares

vs National Average
$1,491 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,491 vs $1,481
1% above state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46408, 2018–2022

$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,491
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46408.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,445 -
2019 $1,473 +1.9%
2020 $1,458 -1.0%
2021 $1,497 +2.7%
2022 $1,491 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,473
Premium Range
$1,445 - $1,497
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46408

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

  • Put ZIP 46408 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
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 46408?
At the 46th percentile nationally, #288 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana, ZIP 46408 (Gary, IN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,491 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gary, IN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 46408: a claims frequency of 5.84%, a loss ratio of 43.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.86%, placing this ZIP in the 46th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46408 compared to the national average?
At $1,491/yr, ZIP 46408 runs 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46408?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46408 is 1.86%, a rise of 3.4% over the past 5 years in Indiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46408 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 46408 have ranged from $1,445 to $1,497, with a 5-year average of $1,473. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 46408 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 46408 has an average premium of $1,491/yr compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #288 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.