ZIP 46574 · St. Joseph County

Walkerton, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46574, Walkerton, Indiana.

45.6%
Loss ratio
1.11%
Nonrenewal rate
#511 of 671
Indiana rank
34
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 46574 (Walkerton, IN) homeowners insurance averages $1,362/yr, 36th percentile nationally, 23% below the U.S. norm.

$1,362
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
-0.2%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,362/yr
-0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.93%
Avg severity: $21,181
Nonrenewal Rate
1.11%
-13.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46574 (Walkerton, IN)

Homeowners in ZIP 46574 (Walkerton, IN) pay an average of $1,362 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 34 reported policies. That is 23% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally. Compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #511 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Kokomo (ZIP 46901) at $1,362, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 45.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 46574. About 2.93% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,181. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.11%, a drop of 13.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 46574 premiums fallen 0.2%, spanning $1,331 to $1,365 (five-year average: $1,349), 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 46574 Compares

vs National Average
$1,362 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,362 vs $1,481
8% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46574, 2018–2022

$1,320$1,330$1,340$1,350$1,360$1,370 20182019202020212022 $1,362
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46574.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,365 -
2019 $1,331 -2.5%
2020 $1,339 +0.6%
2021 $1,346 +0.5%
2022 $1,362 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,349
Premium Range
$1,331 - $1,365
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46574

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

  • Put ZIP 46574 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 46574?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 46574 (Walkerton, IN) averages $1,362 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 36th percentile, #511 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana. Premiums have changed -0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Walkerton, IN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 46574: a claims frequency of 2.93%, a loss ratio of 45.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.11%, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46574 compared to the national average?
At $1,362/yr, ZIP 46574 runs 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46574?
ZIP 46574 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.11% in Indiana, a drop of 13.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46574 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 46574 have ranged from $1,331 to $1,365, with a 5-year average of $1,349. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 46574 compare to the Indiana state average?
The Indiana state average is $1,481/yr; ZIP 46574 averages $1,362/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #511 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.