ZIP 47167 · Washington County

Salem, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 47167, Salem, Indiana.

36.7%
Loss ratio
1.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#374 of 671
Indiana rank
27
Policies

The verdict

Salem, IN (ZIP 47167) averages $1,448/yr for homeowners insurance, 18% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally.

$1,448
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+2.1%
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)
$1,448/yr
+2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.76%
Avg severity: $14,112
Nonrenewal Rate
1.45%
+25.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47167 (Salem, IN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 47167 (Salem, IN) at $1,448 per year for 2022 across approximately 27 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 18% below that mark and lands in the 42nd national percentile. Against Indiana's average of $1,481, ZIP 47167 is 2% below, ranking #374 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Waynetown (ZIP 47990) at $1,448, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 47167 shows a 36.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.76% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,112. 1.45% of ZIP 47167 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 25.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 47167 premiums risen 2.1%, spanning $1,378 to $1,448 (five-year average: $1,413), an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 47167 Compares

vs National Average
$1,448 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,448 vs $1,481
2% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 47167, 2018–2022

$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460 20182019202020212022 $1,448
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 47167.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,419 -
2019 $1,398 -1.5%
2020 $1,378 -1.4%
2021 $1,420 +3.1%
2022 $1,448 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,413
Premium Range
$1,378 - $1,448
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 47167

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

  • Put ZIP 47167 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 47167?
ZIP 47167 (Salem, IN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,448 per year as of 2022 (42nd percentile, #374 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana). Premiums have changed +2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Salem, IN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 47167: a claims frequency of 3.76%, a loss ratio of 36.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.45%, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47167 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 47167 lands in the 42nd percentile: its $1,448/yr average is 18% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47167?
ZIP 47167 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.45% in Indiana, a rise of 25.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47167 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 47167 have ranged from $1,378 to $1,448, with a 5-year average of $1,413. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 47167 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 47167 has an average premium of $1,448/yr compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average, ranking #374 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.