ZIP 46616 · St. Joseph County

South Bend, IN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 46616, South Bend, Indiana averages $1,282/yr.

18.2%
Loss ratio
1.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#596 of 671
Indiana rank
1,497
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: South Bend, IN sits #17,993 nationally on average premium ($1,282) versus #6,724 on nonrenewal rate (1.29%).

$1,282
Avg premium (2022)
#17,993
of 25,593 on premium
#6,724
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
30th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
49/100
46616 - South Bend, IN

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B
$1,282/yr
Avg premium, 70th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
85.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
90.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 46616's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,282 Lower than most lower than 70% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 46616. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Indiana, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 46616; crosshairs: Indiana averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$994.8$1373.1$1751.3$2129.6$2507.80.1%0.8%1.5%2.1%2.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 46808 · Fort Wayne $1,064/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 47513 · Birdseye $1,162/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 46635 · South Bend $1,212/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 46580 · Warsaw $1,231/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 46514 · Elkhart $1,259/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 46933 · Gas City $1,278/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 46616 · South Bend (this ZIP) $1,282/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 47265 · North Vernon $1,292/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 46017 · Anderson $1,308/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 47710 · Evansville $1,317/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 47368 · Parker City $1,332/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 46989 · Upland $1,344/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 46405 · Lake Station $1,350/yr · 2.16%
  • ZIP 46216 · Indianapolis $1,362/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 47175 · Taswell $1,372/yr · 1.71%
  • ZIP 47243 · Hanover $1,383/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 46534 · Knox $1,391/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 47339 · Economy $1,399/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 46051 · Lapel $1,407/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 46919 · Converse $1,417/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 47715 · Evansville $1,427/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 47240 · Greensburg $1,436/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 47338 · Eaton $1,444/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 47933 · Crawfordsville $1,452/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 47807 · Terre Haute $1,456/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 46360 · Michigan City $1,463/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 47957 · Medaryville $1,473/yr · 2.65%
  • ZIP 46936 · Greentown $1,481/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 46175 · Russellville $1,490/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 46072 · Tipton $1,499/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 47135 · Laconia $1,507/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 47615 · Grandview $1,515/yr · 2.47%
  • ZIP 47670 · Princeton $1,522/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 47384 · Shirley $1,529/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 47660 · Oakland City $1,533/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 47122 · Georgetown $1,545/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 46148 · Knightstown $1,555/yr · 1.67%
  • ZIP 46158 · Mooresville $1,566/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 46201 · Indianapolis $1,580/yr · 1.91%
  • ZIP 46117 · Charlottesville $1,592/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 47147 · Nabb $1,601/yr · 1.53%
  • ZIP 47665 · Owensville $1,614/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 47022 · Guilford $1,630/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 47408 · Bloomington $1,649/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 46371 · Rolling Prairie $1,675/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 47140 · Marengo $1,698/yr · 1.76%
  • ZIP 47630 · Newburgh $1,749/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 47119 · Floyds Knobs $1,821/yr · 1.17%
  • ZIP 46208 · Indianapolis $1,909/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 46032 · Carmel $2,439/yr · 1.14%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,282/yr
Below-median premium
+1.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.90%
Avg severity: $8,071
Nonrenewal Rate
1.29%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
-51.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46616 (South Bend, IN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 46616 (South Bend, IN) runs $1,282 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,497 reported policies. That is 28% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally. Indiana homeowners pay $1,481 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 13% (below), ranking #596 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Matthews (ZIP 46957) at $1,283, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 46616 is 18.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.90% of policies in ZIP 46616 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,071. 1.29% of ZIP 46616 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 51.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 46616 premiums risen 1.7%, spanning $1,261 to $1,295 (five-year average: $1,281), an annualized rate of +0.4% per year.

FEMA NRI places St. Joseph County in the upper risk band at 85.8 (Relatively Moderate): national 86th percentile, #6/92 inside Indiana, and 89% above the 45.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 37.2 · Community Resilience 90.0. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 46616 Compares

vs National Average
$1,282 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,282 vs $1,481
13% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46616, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,260$1,270$1,280$1,290$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,282
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46616.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,261 -
2019 $1,291 +2.4%
2020 $1,295 +0.3%
2021 $1,275 -1.5%
2022 $1,282 +0.6%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 46616, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,281
Premium Range
$1,261 - $1,295
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in St. Joseph County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 46616 via FIPS 18141. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
85.8
Relatively Moderate · 86th national percentile
In-state county rank
#6
of 92 Indiana counties · state mean 45.5
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $15,894,400

Social Vulnerability Index 37.2 · Community Resilience 90.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Indiana NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Indiana for ZIP 46616

ZIP 46616's county NRI is 85.8 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Indiana containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,282/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.29% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 46616?
At the 30th percentile nationally, #596 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana, ZIP 46616 (South Bend, IN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,282 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +1.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Bend, IN?
In ZIP 46616, insurers report a 18.2% loss ratio, a 2.90% claims frequency, and a 1.29% nonrenewal rate, the 30th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46616 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 46616 lands in the 30th percentile: its $1,282/yr average is 28% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46616?
ZIP 46616 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.29% in Indiana, a drop of 51.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46616 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 46616 have ranged from $1,261 to $1,295, with a 5-year average of $1,281. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 46616 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 46616 runs 13% below the Indiana state average ($1,481/yr vs this ZIP's $1,282/yr), ranking #596 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 46616?
County NRI 85.8 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 46616 via St. Joseph County FIPS 18141. In-state rank #6 of 92; national percentile 86th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 46616

This ZIP's premiums run at the 30th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.