ZIP 47359 · Blackford County

Montpelier, IN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 47359, Montpelier, Indiana averages $1,390/yr.

18.5%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#465 of 671
Indiana rank
20
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Montpelier, IN sits #15,848 nationally on average premium ($1,390) versus #14,249 on nonrenewal rate (0.71%).

$1,390
Avg premium (2022)
#15,848
of 25,593 on premium
#14,249
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
38th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

B+
PlainInsure Livability Score
77/100
47359 - Montpelier, IN

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C+
$1,390/yr
Avg premium, 62nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A+
9.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
90.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 47359's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,390 Lower than most lower than 62% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 47359. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Indiana, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 47359; crosshairs: Indiana averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$994.8$1373.1$1751.3$2129.6$2507.80.1%0.8%1.5%2.1%2.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 46808 · Fort Wayne $1,064/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 47513 · Birdseye $1,162/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 46635 · South Bend $1,212/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 46580 · Warsaw $1,231/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 46514 · Elkhart $1,259/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 46933 · Gas City $1,278/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 47265 · North Vernon $1,292/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 46017 · Anderson $1,308/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 47710 · Evansville $1,317/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 47368 · Parker City $1,332/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 46989 · Upland $1,344/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 46405 · Lake Station $1,350/yr · 2.16%
  • ZIP 46216 · Indianapolis $1,362/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 47175 · Taswell $1,372/yr · 1.71%
  • ZIP 47243 · Hanover $1,383/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 47359 · Montpelier (this ZIP) $1,390/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 46534 · Knox $1,391/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 47339 · Economy $1,399/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 46051 · Lapel $1,407/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 46919 · Converse $1,417/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 47715 · Evansville $1,427/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 47240 · Greensburg $1,436/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 47338 · Eaton $1,444/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 47933 · Crawfordsville $1,452/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 47807 · Terre Haute $1,456/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 46360 · Michigan City $1,463/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 47957 · Medaryville $1,473/yr · 2.65%
  • ZIP 46936 · Greentown $1,481/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 46175 · Russellville $1,490/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 46072 · Tipton $1,499/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 47135 · Laconia $1,507/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 47615 · Grandview $1,515/yr · 2.47%
  • ZIP 47670 · Princeton $1,522/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 47384 · Shirley $1,529/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 47660 · Oakland City $1,533/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 47122 · Georgetown $1,545/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 46148 · Knightstown $1,555/yr · 1.67%
  • ZIP 46158 · Mooresville $1,566/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 46201 · Indianapolis $1,580/yr · 1.91%
  • ZIP 46117 · Charlottesville $1,592/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 47147 · Nabb $1,601/yr · 1.53%
  • ZIP 47665 · Owensville $1,614/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 47022 · Guilford $1,630/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 47408 · Bloomington $1,649/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 46371 · Rolling Prairie $1,675/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 47140 · Marengo $1,698/yr · 1.76%
  • ZIP 47630 · Newburgh $1,749/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 47119 · Floyds Knobs $1,821/yr · 1.17%
  • ZIP 46208 · Indianapolis $1,909/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 46032 · Carmel $2,439/yr · 1.14%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,390/yr
Near-median premium
-0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.50%
Avg severity: $10,291
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+81.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47359 (Montpelier, IN)

ZIP 47359 (Montpelier, IN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,390 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 20 reported policies. That is 22% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 38th percentile nationally. Against Indiana's average of $1,481, ZIP 47359 is 6% below, ranking #465 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is West College Corner (ZIP 47003) at $1,390, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 18.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.50% of policies in ZIP 47359 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,291. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.71%, a rise of 81.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 47359 have fallen by 0.1%, ranging from $1,285 to $1,397 with a five-year average of $1,360, an annualized rate of -0.0% per year.

Lower-band NRI for Blackford County: 9.0 (Very Low), 9th percentile nationally, #87/92 in Indiana (80% below 45.5). Hazard label: Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 51.5 · Community Resilience 90.1. FEMA NRI is not the FIO premium table.

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 47359 Compares

vs National Average
$1,390 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,390 vs $1,481
6% below state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 47359, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,390
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 47359.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,391 -
2019 $1,339 -3.8%
2020 $1,285 -4.0%
2021 $1,397 +8.7%
2022 $1,390 -0.5%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 47359, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,360
Premium Range
$1,285 - $1,397
Annual Change Rate
-0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Blackford County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 47359 via FIPS 18009. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
9.0
Very Low · 9th national percentile
In-state county rank
#87
of 92 Indiana counties · state mean 45.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $983,620

Social Vulnerability Index 51.5 · Community Resilience 90.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Indiana NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a lower-NRI ZIP (Blackford County)

ZIP 47359's county NRI is 9.0 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Indiana containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,390/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.71% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 47359?
At the 38th percentile nationally, #465 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana, ZIP 47359 (Montpelier, IN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,390 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -0.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Montpelier, IN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 47359: claims frequency (2.50%), loss ratio (18.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.71%), together placing this ZIP at the 38th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47359 compared to the national average?
At $1,390/yr, ZIP 47359 runs 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47359?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47359 is 0.71%, a rise of 81.4% over the past 5 years in Indiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47359 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 47359 have ranged from $1,285 to $1,397, with a 5-year average of $1,360. The annualized change rate is -0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 47359 compare to the Indiana state average?
The Indiana state average is $1,481/yr; ZIP 47359 averages $1,390/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #465 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 47359?
County NRI 9.0 (Very Low) covers ZIP 47359 via Blackford County FIPS 18009. In-state rank #87 of 92; national percentile 9th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 47359

This ZIP's premiums run at the 38th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.