ZIP 46615 · St. Joseph County

South Bend, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46615, South Bend, Indiana.

80.7%
Loss ratio
1.17%
Nonrenewal rate
#660 of 671
Indiana rank
1,726
Policies

The verdict

At $1,157/yr, South Bend, IN (ZIP 46615) sits in the 20th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 35% below the U.S. average.

$1,157
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
-2.1%
since 2018
20th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,157/yr
-2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
80.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.26%
Avg severity: $28,620
Nonrenewal Rate
1.17%
-44.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46615 (South Bend, IN)

Homeowners in ZIP 46615 (South Bend, IN) pay an average of $1,157 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,726 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 46615 in the 20th percentile, 35% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Indiana statewide average is $1,481 per year; this ZIP sits 22% below that figure, ranking #660 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Goshen (ZIP 46526) at $1,153, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 80.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.26% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,620. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.17% in this ZIP, a drop of 44.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.1% through 2022, ranging $1,157 to $1,182 with a 5-year average of $1,166, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 46615 Compares

vs National Average
$1,157 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,157 vs $1,481
22% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46615, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,160$1,170$1,180$1,190 20182019202020212022 $1,157
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46615.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,182 -
2019 $1,171 -1.0%
2020 $1,157 -1.2%
2021 $1,163 +0.5%
2022 $1,157 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,166
Premium Range
$1,157 - $1,182
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46615

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

  • Compare ZIP 46615 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 46615?
ZIP 46615 (South Bend, IN) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 20th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,157 per year, #660 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana. Premiums have changed -2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Bend, IN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 46615: a claims frequency of 3.26%, a loss ratio of 80.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.17%, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46615 compared to the national average?
At $1,157/yr, ZIP 46615 runs 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46615?
Insurers decline to renew 1.17% of policies in ZIP 46615 in Indiana, a drop of 44.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46615 over 5 years?
ZIP 46615 premiums spanned $1,157 to $1,182 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,166. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 46615 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 46615 runs 22% below the Indiana state average ($1,481/yr vs this ZIP's $1,157/yr), ranking #660 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.