ZIP 47140 · Crawford County

Marengo, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 47140, Marengo, Indiana.

10.3%
Loss ratio
1.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#57 of 671
Indiana rank
24
Policies

The verdict

At $1,698/yr, Marengo, IN (ZIP 47140) sits in the 60th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 4% below the U.S. average.

$1,698
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+9.2%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,698/yr
+9.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.11%
Avg severity: $8,264
Nonrenewal Rate
1.76%
+121.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47140 (Marengo, IN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 47140 (Marengo, IN) at $1,698 per year for 2022 across approximately 24 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 47140 in the 60th percentile, 4% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Indiana homeowners pay $1,481 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 15% (above), ranking #57 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Roachdale (ZIP 46172) at $1,698, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 10.3%, 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 2.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,264. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.76% in this ZIP, a rise of 121.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 47140 premiums risen 9.2%, spanning $1,487 to $1,698 (five-year average: $1,574), an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 47140 Compares

vs National Average
$1,698 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,698 vs $1,481
15% above state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 47140, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,698
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 47140.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,555 -
2019 $1,581 +1.7%
2020 $1,487 -5.9%
2021 $1,546 +3.9%
2022 $1,698 +9.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,574
Premium Range
$1,487 - $1,698
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 47140

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

  • Compare ZIP 47140 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Indiana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 47140?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 47140 (Marengo, IN) averages $1,698 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 60th percentile, #57 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana. Premiums have changed +9.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Marengo, IN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 47140: a claims frequency of 2.11%, a loss ratio of 10.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.76%, placing this ZIP in the 60th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47140 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 47140 lands in the 60th percentile: its $1,698/yr average is 4% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47140?
Insurers decline to renew 1.76% of policies in ZIP 47140 in Indiana, a rise of 121.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47140 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 47140 have ranged from $1,487 to $1,698, with a 5-year average of $1,574. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 47140 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 47140 has an average premium of $1,698/yr compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481/yr. This ZIP is 15% above the state average, ranking #57 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.