ZIP 46809 · Allen County

Fort Wayne, IN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 46809, Fort Wayne, Indiana averages $1,090/yr.

213.3%
Loss ratio
1.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#670 of 671
Indiana rank
150
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Fort Wayne, IN (ZIP 46809) ranks #21,973 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,090/yr) but #9,616 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.02%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,090
Avg premium (2022)
#21,973
of 25,593 on premium
#9,616
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
14th
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

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
53/100
46809 - Fort Wayne, 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 A
$1,090/yr
Avg premium, 86th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
90.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
78.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 46809's premium sits nationally

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

$1,090 Among the lowest lower than 86% 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 46809. 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 46809; 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 46809 · Fort Wayne (this ZIP) $1,090/yr · 1.02%
  • 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 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)
$1,090/yr
Below-median premium
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
213.3%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
21.57%
Avg severity: $10,776
Nonrenewal Rate
1.02%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-52.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46809 (Fort Wayne, IN)

Homeowners in ZIP 46809 (Fort Wayne, IN) pay an average of $1,090 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 150 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 39% below that mark and lands in the 14th national percentile. Indiana homeowners pay $1,481 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 26% (below), ranking #670 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Fort Wayne (ZIP 46818) at $1,097, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 213.3%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 46809. About 21.57% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,776. 1.02% of ZIP 46809 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 52.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 46809 costs have risen 3.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,053 to a high of $1,090, an annualized rate of +0.8% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 46809's county (Allen): score 90.8, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Tornado. That is #4 of 92 Indiana counties and the 91st national percentile (100% above the 45.5 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 35.5 · Community Resilience 78.4. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 46809 Compares

vs National Average
$1,090 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,090 vs $1,481
26% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46809, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,090
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46809.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,056 -
2019 $1,053 -0.3%
2020 $1,053 -0.0%
2021 $1,055 +0.2%
2022 $1,090 +3.3%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 46809

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,061
Premium Range
$1,053 - $1,090
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Allen County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 46809 via FIPS 18003. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
90.8
Relatively Moderate · 91st national percentile
In-state county rank
#4
of 92 Indiana counties · state mean 45.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $20,980,223

Social Vulnerability Index 35.5 · Community Resilience 78.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Allen County)

ZIP 46809's county NRI is 90.8 (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 ($1,090/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.02% 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 46809?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 46809 (Fort Wayne, IN) is comparatively affordable at $1,090 per year as of 2022, just the 14th percentile nationally, #670 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana. Premiums have changed +3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Wayne, IN?
ZIP 46809 is running a loss ratio above 100% (213.3%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 21.57% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.02%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46809 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 46809 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,090/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46809?
Insurers decline to renew 1.02% of policies in ZIP 46809 in Indiana, a drop of 52.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46809 over 5 years?
ZIP 46809 premiums spanned $1,053 to $1,090 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,061. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 46809 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 46809 has an average premium of $1,090/yr compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481/yr. This ZIP is 26% below the state average, ranking #670 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 46809?
Allen County scores 90.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 91st percentile nationally and #4 of 92 Indiana counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 46809

This ZIP's premiums run at the 14th 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.