ZIP 46617 · St. Joseph County

South Bend, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46617, South Bend, Indiana.

28.5%
Loss ratio
1.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#345 of 671
Indiana rank
1,427
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 46617 (South Bend, IN) homeowners insurance averages $1,459/yr, 43rd percentile nationally, 18% below the U.S. norm.

$1,459
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+2.9%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,459/yr
+2.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.17%
Avg severity: $13,132
Nonrenewal Rate
1.25%
-44.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46617 (South Bend, IN)

Homeowners in ZIP 46617 (South Bend, IN) pay an average of $1,459 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,427 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 46617 comes in 18% below, the 43rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Indiana's average of $1,481, ZIP 46617 is 1% below, ranking #345 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is New Washington (ZIP 47162) at $1,460, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 28.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.17% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,132. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.25%, a drop of 44.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 46617 have risen by 2.9%, ranging from $1,418 to $1,470 with a five-year average of $1,446, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 46617 Compares

vs National Average
$1,459 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,459 vs $1,481
1% below state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46617, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480 20182019202020212022 $1,459
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46617.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,418 -
2019 $1,439 +1.5%
2020 $1,470 +2.2%
2021 $1,444 -1.8%
2022 $1,459 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,446
Premium Range
$1,418 - $1,470
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46617

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 46617 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 46617?
At the 43rd percentile nationally, #345 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana, ZIP 46617 (South Bend, IN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,459 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Bend, IN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 46617: a claims frequency of 3.17%, a loss ratio of 28.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.25%, placing this ZIP in the 43rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46617 compared to the national average?
At $1,459/yr, ZIP 46617 runs 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 43rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46617?
Insurers decline to renew 1.25% of policies in ZIP 46617 in Indiana, a drop of 44.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46617 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 46617 runs $1,418-$1,470 (5-year average $1,446). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 46617 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 46617 has an average premium of $1,459/yr compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481/yr. This ZIP is 1% below the state average, ranking #345 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.