ZIP 46938 · Grant County
Jonesboro, IN Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46938, Jonesboro, Indiana.
- 16.4%
- Loss ratio
- 1.29%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #542 of 671
- Indiana rank
- 39
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,336/yr, Jonesboro, IN (ZIP 46938) sits in the 34th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 25% below the U.S. average.
- $1,336
- Avg premium (2022)
- -25%
- vs U.S. average
- +10.3%
- since 2018
- 34th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 46938 (Jonesboro, IN)
ZIP 46938 (Jonesboro, IN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,336 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 39 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 46938 comes in 25% below, the 34th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Indiana's average of $1,481, ZIP 46938 is 10% below, ranking #542 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Cromwell (ZIP 46732) at $1,336, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 16.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.55%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,164. Insurers decline to renew 1.29% of policies in ZIP 46938 at expiration, a drop of 8.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.3% through 2022, ranging $1,211 to $1,336 with a 5-year average of $1,276, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 46938 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 46938, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,211 | - |
| 2019 | $1,248 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | $1,285 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $1,302 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $1,336 | +2.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 46938
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 46938 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
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