ZIP 46781 · Wells County

Poneto, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46781, Poneto, Indiana.

334.8%
Loss ratio
2.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#475 of 671
Indiana rank
11
Policies

The verdict

Poneto, IN (ZIP 46781) averages $1,385/yr for homeowners insurance, 22% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally.

$1,385
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+7.8%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,385/yr
+7.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
334.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
14.88%
Avg severity: $31,180
Nonrenewal Rate
2.48%
-16.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46781 (Poneto, IN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 46781 (Poneto, IN) runs $1,385 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 11 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 46781 in the 38th percentile, 22% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Indiana's average of $1,481, ZIP 46781 is 6% below, ranking #475 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Florence (ZIP 47020) at $1,386, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 334.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 46781. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 14.88%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,180. Insurers decline to renew 2.48% of policies in ZIP 46781 at expiration, a drop of 16.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 46781 costs have risen 7.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,268 to a high of $1,424, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 46781 Compares

vs National Average
$1,385 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,385 vs $1,481
6% below state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46781, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,385
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46781.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,286 -
2019 $1,268 -1.3%
2020 $1,355 +6.8%
2021 $1,424 +5.1%
2022 $1,385 -2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,344
Premium Range
$1,268 - $1,424
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46781

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

  • Put ZIP 46781 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Indiana compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Indiana overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 46781?
ZIP 46781 (Poneto, IN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,385 per year as of 2022 (38th percentile, #475 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana). Premiums have changed +7.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Poneto, IN?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 46781: a claims frequency of 14.88% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.48%, against a loss ratio above 100% (334.8%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46781 compared to the national average?
ZIP 46781 premiums of $1,385/yr are 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46781?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46781 is 2.48%, a drop of 16.5% over the past 5 years in Indiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46781 over 5 years?
ZIP 46781 premiums spanned $1,268 to $1,424 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,344. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 46781 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 46781 runs 6% below the Indiana state average ($1,481/yr vs this ZIP's $1,385/yr), ranking #475 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.