ZIP 47304 · Delaware County

Muncie, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 47304, Muncie, Indiana.

36.6%
Loss ratio
0.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#537 of 671
Indiana rank
336
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Muncie, IN (ZIP 47304) runs $1,342/yr on average: the 35th percentile nationally and 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,342
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+0.4%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,342/yr
+0.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.14%
Avg severity: $11,852
Nonrenewal Rate
0.46%
-48.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47304 (Muncie, IN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 47304 (Muncie, IN) at $1,342 per year for 2022 across approximately 336 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 47304 in the 35th percentile, 24% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Indiana statewide average is $1,481 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #537 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Upland (ZIP 46989) at $1,344, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 47304 is 36.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.14% of policies in ZIP 47304 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,852. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.46%, a drop of 48.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 47304 costs have risen 0.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,328 to a high of $1,342, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 47304 Compares

vs National Average
$1,342 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,342 vs $1,481
9% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 47304, 2018–2022

$1,325$1,330$1,335$1,340$1,345 20182019202020212022 $1,342
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 47304.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,337 -
2019 $1,335 -0.1%
2020 $1,328 -0.6%
2021 $1,334 +0.5%
2022 $1,342 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,335
Premium Range
$1,328 - $1,342
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 47304

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

  • Compare ZIP 47304 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 47304?
At the 35th percentile nationally, #537 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana, ZIP 47304 (Muncie, IN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,342 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Muncie, IN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 47304: a claims frequency of 4.14%, a loss ratio of 36.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.46%, placing this ZIP in the 35th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47304 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 47304 lands in the 35th percentile: its $1,342/yr average is 24% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47304?
ZIP 47304 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.46% in Indiana, a drop of 48.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47304 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 47304 have ranged from $1,328 to $1,342, with a 5-year average of $1,335. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 47304 compare to the Indiana state average?
The Indiana state average is $1,481/yr; ZIP 47304 averages $1,342/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #537 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium.

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