ZIP 47234 Insurance Data

Flat Rock, Indiana · Shelby County · 16 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,439/yr
-4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
185.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
21.81%
Avg severity: $12,214
Nonrenewal Rate
1.23%
-5.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47234 (Flat Rock, IN)

ZIP 47234 (Flat Rock, IN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,439 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 16 reported policies. That is 19% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 42th percentile nationally. Compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481, this ZIP runs 3% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 47234 is 185.2%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 21.81%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,214. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.23% in this ZIP, a drop of 5.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 47234 have fallen by 4.5%, ranging from $1,439 to $1,511 with a five-year average of $1,483 — an annualized rate of -1.1% per year. 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 47234 Compares

vs National Average
$1,439 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,439 vs $1,481
3% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,507
2019 $1,473 -2.3%
2020 $1,511 +2.6%
2021 $1,487 -1.6%
2022 $1,439 -3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,483
Premium Range
$1,439 - $1,511
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 47234?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 47234 (Flat Rock, IN) is $1,439 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Flat Rock, IN?
Key factors include claims frequency (21.81% in this ZIP), loss ratio (185.2%), and nonrenewal rates (1.23%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47234 compared to the national average?
ZIP 47234 premiums of $1,439/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47234?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47234 is 1.23%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -5.3% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47234 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 47234 have ranged from $1,439 to $1,511, with a 5-year average of $1,483. The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 47234 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 47234 has an average premium of $1,439/yr compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481/yr. This ZIP is 3% below the state average.

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