ZIP 47527 Insurance Data

Dubois, Indiana · Dubois County · 13 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,485/yr
+8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.58%
Avg severity: $1,336
Nonrenewal Rate
0.95%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47527 (Dubois, IN)

ZIP 47527 (Dubois, IN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,485 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 16% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 45th percentile nationally. Compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481, this ZIP runs 0% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 47527 is 1.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.58%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,336. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.95% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 47527 have risen by 8.5%, ranging from $1,329 to $1,485 with a five-year average of $1,392 — an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 47527 Compares

vs National Average
$1,485 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,485 vs $1,481
0% above state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,368
2019 $1,375 +0.5%
2020 $1,329 -3.3%
2021 $1,403 +5.6%
2022 $1,485 +5.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,392
Premium Range
$1,329 - $1,485
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% 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 47527?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 47527 (Dubois, IN) is $1,485 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dubois, IN?
Key factors include claims frequency (1.58% in this ZIP), loss ratio (1.4%), and nonrenewal rates (0.95%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47527 compared to the national average?
ZIP 47527 premiums of $1,485/yr are 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47527?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47527 is 0.95%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47527 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 47527 have ranged from $1,329 to $1,485, with a 5-year average of $1,392. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 47527 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 47527 has an average premium of $1,485/yr compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481/yr. This ZIP is 0% above the state average.

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