ZIP 46545 · St. Joseph County

Mishawaka, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46545, Mishawaka, Indiana.

43.8%
Loss ratio
1.34%
Nonrenewal rate
#654 of 671
Indiana rank
542
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 46545 (Mishawaka, IN) homeowners insurance averages $1,180/yr, 21st percentile nationally, 34% below the U.S. norm.

$1,180
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
-0.9%
since 2018
21st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,180/yr
-0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.14%
Avg severity: $16,453
Nonrenewal Rate
1.34%
-39.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46545 (Mishawaka, IN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 46545 (Mishawaka, IN) runs $1,180 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 542 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 46545 in the 21st percentile, 34% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Indiana homeowners pay $1,481 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 20% (below), ranking #654 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Fort Wayne (ZIP 46835) at $1,182, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 43.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.14%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,453. Insurers decline to renew 1.34% of policies in ZIP 46545 at expiration, a drop of 39.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 0.9% through 2022, ranging $1,180 to $1,194 with a 5-year average of $1,186, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 46545 Compares

vs National Average
$1,180 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,180 vs $1,481
20% below state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46545, 2018–2022

$1,175$1,180$1,185$1,190$1,195 20182019202020212022 $1,180
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46545.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,191 -
2019 $1,180 -0.9%
2020 $1,194 +1.2%
2021 $1,186 -0.7%
2022 $1,180 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,186
Premium Range
$1,180 - $1,194
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46545

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

  • Put ZIP 46545 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 46545?
At the 21st percentile nationally, #654 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana, ZIP 46545 (Mishawaka, IN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,180 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mishawaka, IN?
In ZIP 46545, insurers report a 43.8% loss ratio, a 3.14% claims frequency, and a 1.34% nonrenewal rate, the 21st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46545 compared to the national average?
ZIP 46545 premiums of $1,180/yr are 34% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 21st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46545?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46545 is 1.34%, a drop of 39.8% over the past 5 years in Indiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46545 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 46545 runs $1,180-$1,194 (5-year average $1,186). The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 46545 compare to the Indiana state average?
The Indiana state average is $1,481/yr; ZIP 46545 averages $1,180/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #654 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.