ZIP 46614 · St. Joseph County

South Bend, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46614, South Bend, Indiana.

27.2%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#592 of 671
Indiana rank
215
Policies

The verdict

At $1,288/yr, South Bend, IN (ZIP 46614) sits in the 30th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 27% below the U.S. average.

$1,288
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
-1.1%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,288/yr
-1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.60%
Avg severity: $9,724
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
-59.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46614 (South Bend, IN)

Homeowners in ZIP 46614 (South Bend, IN) pay an average of $1,288 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 215 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 27% below that mark and lands in the 30th national percentile. Indiana homeowners pay $1,481 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 13% (below), ranking #592 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Columbia City (ZIP 46725) at $1,288, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 46614 is 27.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.60%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,724. 0.75% of ZIP 46614 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 59.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 46614 costs have fallen 1.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,286 to a high of $1,317, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 46614 Compares

vs National Average
$1,288 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,288 vs $1,481
13% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46614, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,290$1,300$1,310$1,320 20182019202020212022 $1,288
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46614.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,303 -
2019 $1,312 +0.7%
2020 $1,317 +0.4%
2021 $1,286 -2.4%
2022 $1,288 +0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,301
Premium Range
$1,286 - $1,317
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46614

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

  • Put ZIP 46614 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 46614?
ZIP 46614 (South Bend, IN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,288 per year as of 2022 (30th percentile, #592 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana). Premiums have changed -1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Bend, IN?
In ZIP 46614, insurers report a 27.2% loss ratio, a 3.60% claims frequency, and a 0.75% nonrenewal rate, the 30th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46614 compared to the national average?
At $1,288/yr, ZIP 46614 runs 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46614?
Insurers decline to renew 0.75% of policies in ZIP 46614 in Indiana, a drop of 59.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46614 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 46614 have ranged from $1,286 to $1,317, with a 5-year average of $1,301. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 46614 compare to the Indiana state average?
The Indiana state average is $1,481/yr; ZIP 46614 averages $1,288/yr, 13% below that figure, ranking #592 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.