ZIP 47342 · Delaware County

Gaston, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 47342, Gaston, Indiana.

45.6%
Loss ratio
1.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#423 of 671
Indiana rank
20
Policies

The verdict

At $1,417/yr, Gaston, IN (ZIP 47342) sits in the 40th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 20% below the U.S. average.

$1,417
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
-1.5%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,417/yr
-1.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.32%
Avg severity: $14,973
Nonrenewal Rate
1.36%
+88.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47342 (Gaston, IN)

ZIP 47342 (Gaston, IN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,417 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 20 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 47342 comes in 20% below, the 40th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Indiana statewide average is $1,481 per year; this ZIP sits 4% below that figure, ranking #423 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Bunker Hill (ZIP 46914) at $1,418, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 45.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.32% of policies in ZIP 47342 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,973. Insurers decline to renew 1.36% of policies in ZIP 47342 at expiration, a rise of 88.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 47342 have fallen by 1.5%, ranging from $1,374 to $1,456 with a five-year average of $1,422, an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 47342 Compares

vs National Average
$1,417 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,417 vs $1,481
4% below state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 47342, 2018–2022

$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480 20182019202020212022 $1,417
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 47342.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,439 -
2019 $1,422 -1.2%
2020 $1,374 -3.4%
2021 $1,456 +6.0%
2022 $1,417 -2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,422
Premium Range
$1,374 - $1,456
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 47342

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

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 47342?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 47342 (Gaston, IN) averages $1,417 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 40th percentile, #423 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana. Premiums have changed -1.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gaston, IN?
In ZIP 47342, insurers report a 45.6% loss ratio, a 4.32% claims frequency, and a 1.36% nonrenewal rate, the 40th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47342 compared to the national average?
At $1,417/yr, ZIP 47342 runs 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47342?
Insurers decline to renew 1.36% of policies in ZIP 47342 in Indiana, a rise of 88.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47342 over 5 years?
ZIP 47342 premiums spanned $1,374 to $1,456 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,422. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 47342 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 47342 has an average premium of $1,417/yr compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481/yr. This ZIP is 4% below the state average, ranking #423 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.