ZIP 46978 · Cass County

Royal Center, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 46978, Royal Center, Indiana.

41.5%
Loss ratio
1.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#377 of 671
Indiana rank
12
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 46978 (Royal Center, IN) homeowners insurance averages $1,447/yr, 42nd percentile nationally, 19% below the U.S. norm.

$1,447
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+6.8%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,447/yr
+6.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.17%
Avg severity: $9,733
Nonrenewal Rate
1.23%
+35.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 46978 (Royal Center, IN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 46978 (Royal Center, IN) at $1,447 per year for 2022 across approximately 12 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 46978 comes in 19% below, the 42nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Indiana's average of $1,481, ZIP 46978 is 2% below, ranking #377 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Remington (ZIP 47977) at $1,446, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 46978 shows a 41.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 6.17% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,733. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.23% in this ZIP, a rise of 35.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 46978 costs have risen 6.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,355 to a high of $1,447, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 46978 Compares

vs National Average
$1,447 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,447 vs $1,481
2% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 46978, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,447
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 46978.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,355 -
2019 $1,372 +1.2%
2020 $1,356 -1.2%
2021 $1,364 +0.6%
2022 $1,447 +6.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,379
Premium Range
$1,355 - $1,447
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 46978

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

  • Compare ZIP 46978 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 46978?
ZIP 46978 (Royal Center, IN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,447 per year as of 2022 (42nd percentile, #377 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana). Premiums have changed +6.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Royal Center, IN?
In ZIP 46978, insurers report a 41.5% loss ratio, a 6.17% claims frequency, and a 1.23% nonrenewal rate, the 42nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 46978 compared to the national average?
ZIP 46978 premiums of $1,447/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 46978?
ZIP 46978 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.23% in Indiana, a rise of 35.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 46978 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 46978 have ranged from $1,355 to $1,447, with a 5-year average of $1,379. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 46978 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 46978 has an average premium of $1,447/yr compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average, ranking #377 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.