ZIP 46615 Insurance Data

South Bend, Indiana · St. Joseph County · 1,726 policies

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)

ZIP 46615 (South Bend, IN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,157 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,726 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally. Compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481, this ZIP runs 22% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 46615 is 80.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.26%, 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.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 46615 have fallen by 2.1%, ranging from $1,157 to $1,182 with a five-year average of $1,166 — an annualized rate of -0.5% per year. 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

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)

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?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 46615 (South Bend, IN) is $1,157 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Bend, IN?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.26% in this ZIP), loss ratio (80.7%), and nonrenewal rates (1.17%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46615 compared to the national average?
ZIP 46615 premiums of $1,157/yr are 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46615?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46615 is 1.17%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -44.6% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46615 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 46615 have ranged from $1,157 to $1,182, with 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 has an average premium of $1,157/yr compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481/yr. This ZIP is 22% below the state average.

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