ZIP 47203 · Bartholomew County

Columbus, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 47203, Columbus, Indiana.

42.6%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#454 of 671
Indiana rank
128
Policies

The verdict

Columbus, IN (ZIP 47203) averages $1,395/yr for homeowners insurance, 21% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally.

$1,395
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+3.5%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,395/yr
+3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.36%
Avg severity: $13,630
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
-71.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47203 (Columbus, IN)

Homeowners in ZIP 47203 (Columbus, IN) pay an average of $1,395 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 128 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 38th percentile nationally. The Indiana statewide average is $1,481 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #454 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Saint Paul (ZIP 47272) at $1,395, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 47203 is 42.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.36% of policies in ZIP 47203 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,630. 0.64% of ZIP 47203 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 71.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 47203 costs have risen 3.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,321 to a high of $1,395, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 47203 Compares

vs National Average
$1,395 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,395 vs $1,481
6% below state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 47203, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,395
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 47203.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,347 -
2019 $1,321 -1.9%
2020 $1,344 +1.7%
2021 $1,393 +3.6%
2022 $1,395 +0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,360
Premium Range
$1,321 - $1,395
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 47203

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

  • Compare ZIP 47203 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 47203?
ZIP 47203 (Columbus, IN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,395 per year as of 2022 (38th percentile, #454 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana). Premiums have changed +3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Columbus, IN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 47203: claims frequency (4.36%), loss ratio (42.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.64%), together placing this ZIP at the 38th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47203 compared to the national average?
At $1,395/yr, ZIP 47203 runs 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47203?
ZIP 47203 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.64% in Indiana, a drop of 71.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47203 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 47203 runs $1,321-$1,395 (5-year average $1,360). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 47203 compare to the Indiana state average?
The Indiana state average is $1,481/yr; ZIP 47203 averages $1,395/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #454 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.