ZIP 46542 · Kosciusko County

Milford, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46542, Milford, Indiana.

15.5%
Loss ratio
0.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#609 of 671
Indiana rank
31
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 46542 (Milford, IN) homeowners insurance averages $1,274/yr, 29th percentile nationally, 28% below the U.S. norm.

$1,274
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+4.9%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,274/yr
+4.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.60%
Avg severity: $5,480
Nonrenewal Rate
0.90%
-42.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46542 (Milford, IN)

Homeowners in ZIP 46542 (Milford, IN) pay an average of $1,274 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 31 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 28% below that mark and lands in the 29th national percentile. Compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481, this ZIP runs 14% below, ranking #609 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Warsaw (ZIP 46582) at $1,274, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 46542 shows a 15.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.60% of policies in ZIP 46542 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,480. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.90%, a drop of 42.5% 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 46542 have risen by 4.9%, ranging from $1,201 to $1,274 with a five-year average of $1,240, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 46542 Compares

vs National Average
$1,274 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,274 vs $1,481
14% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46542, 2018–2022

$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280 20182019202020212022 $1,274
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46542.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,215 -
2019 $1,201 -1.1%
2020 $1,238 +3.0%
2021 $1,273 +2.9%
2022 $1,274 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,240
Premium Range
$1,201 - $1,274
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46542

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

  • Put ZIP 46542 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 46542?
ZIP 46542 (Milford, IN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,274 per year as of 2022 (29th percentile, #609 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana). Premiums have changed +4.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milford, IN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 46542: a claims frequency of 3.60%, a loss ratio of 15.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.90%, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46542 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 46542 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,274/yr average is 28% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46542?
Insurers decline to renew 0.90% of policies in ZIP 46542 in Indiana, a drop of 42.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46542 over 5 years?
ZIP 46542 premiums spanned $1,201 to $1,274 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,240. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 46542 compare to the Indiana state average?
The Indiana state average is $1,481/yr; ZIP 46542 averages $1,274/yr, 14% below that figure, ranking #609 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.