ZIP 46635 · St. Joseph County

South Bend, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46635, South Bend, Indiana.

21.5%
Loss ratio
1.09%
Nonrenewal rate
#644 of 671
Indiana rank
823
Policies

The verdict

At $1,212/yr, South Bend, IN (ZIP 46635) sits in the 24th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 32% below the U.S. average.

$1,212
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
-2.2%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,212/yr
-2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.20%
Avg severity: $8,139
Nonrenewal Rate
1.09%
-51.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46635 (South Bend, IN)

ZIP 46635 (South Bend, IN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,212 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 823 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 32% below that mark and lands in the 24th national percentile. Compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481, this ZIP runs 18% below, ranking #644 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Dayton (ZIP 47941) at $1,211, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 21.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 46635. 3.20% of policies in ZIP 46635 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,139. Insurers decline to renew 1.09% of policies in ZIP 46635 at expiration, a drop of 51.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 46635 have fallen by 2.2%, ranging from $1,212 to $1,239 with a five-year average of $1,224, 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 46635 Compares

vs National Average
$1,212 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,212 vs $1,481
18% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46635, 2018–2022

$1,210$1,220$1,230$1,240$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,212
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46635.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,239 -
2019 $1,213 -2.1%
2020 $1,232 +1.6%
2021 $1,224 -0.7%
2022 $1,212 -1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,224
Premium Range
$1,212 - $1,239
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46635

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

  • Compare ZIP 46635 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 46635?
ZIP 46635 (South Bend, IN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,212 per year as of 2022 (24th percentile, #644 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana). Premiums have changed -2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Bend, IN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 46635: a claims frequency of 3.20%, a loss ratio of 21.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.09%, placing this ZIP in the 24th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46635 compared to the national average?
ZIP 46635 premiums of $1,212/yr are 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 24th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46635?
Insurers decline to renew 1.09% of policies in ZIP 46635 in Indiana, a drop of 51.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46635 over 5 years?
ZIP 46635 premiums spanned $1,212 to $1,239 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,224. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 46635 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 46635 runs 18% below the Indiana state average ($1,481/yr vs this ZIP's $1,212/yr), ranking #644 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.