ZIP 47579 · Spencer County

Santa Claus, IN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 47579, Santa Claus, Indiana averages $1,517/yr.

58.3%
Loss ratio
0.95%
Nonrenewal rate
#246 of 671
Indiana rank
88
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Santa Claus, IN sits #13,447 nationally on average premium ($1,517) versus #10,573 on nonrenewal rate (0.95%).

$1,517
Avg premium (2022)
#13,447
of 25,593 on premium
#10,573
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
47th
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

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
58/100
47579 - Santa Claus, 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-
$1,517/yr
Avg premium, 53rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C+
39.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
67.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 47579's premium sits nationally

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

$1,517 Lower than most lower than 53% 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 47579. 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 47579; 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 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 47579 · Santa Claus (this ZIP) $1,517/yr · 0.95%
  • 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)
$1,517/yr
Near-median premium
-8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.3%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.43%
Avg severity: $25,796
Nonrenewal Rate
0.95%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+107.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47579 (Santa Claus, IN)

ZIP 47579 (Santa Claus, IN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,517 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 88 reported policies. That is 15% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 47th percentile nationally. Against Indiana's average of $1,481, ZIP 47579 is 2% above, ranking #246 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Depauw (ZIP 47115) at $1,517, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 47579 is 58.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.43%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,796. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.95%, a rise of 107.6% 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 47579 have fallen by 8.5%, ranging from $1,423 to $1,658 with a five-year average of $1,524, an annualized rate of -2.2% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Spencer County: score 39.4, rating Very Low, hazard Earthquake. National percentile 39th; in-state rank #54/92; 13% below Indiana's 45.5 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 35.0 · Community Resilience 67.6.

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 47579 Compares

vs National Average
$1,517 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,517 vs $1,481
2% above state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 47579, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,517
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 47579.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,658 -
2019 $1,542 -7.0%
2020 $1,483 -3.8%
2021 $1,423 -4.1%
2022 $1,517 +6.6%

Softening premium path for ZIP 47579 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,524
Premium Range
$1,423 - $1,658
Annual Change Rate
-2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Spencer County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 47579 via FIPS 18147. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
39.4
Very Low · 39th national percentile
In-state county rank
#54
of 92 Indiana counties · state mean 45.5
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $2,418,843

Social Vulnerability Index 35.0 · Community Resilience 67.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

ZIP 47579's county NRI is 39.4 (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 ($1,517/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.95% 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 47579?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 47579 (Santa Claus, IN) averages $1,517 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 47th percentile, #246 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana. Premiums have changed -8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Santa Claus, IN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 47579: a claims frequency of 3.43%, a loss ratio of 58.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.95%, placing this ZIP in the 47th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47579 compared to the national average?
At $1,517/yr, ZIP 47579 runs 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 47th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47579?
Insurers decline to renew 0.95% of policies in ZIP 47579 in Indiana, a rise of 107.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47579 over 5 years?
ZIP 47579 premiums spanned $1,423 to $1,658 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,524. The annualized change rate is -2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 47579 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 47579 runs 2% above the Indiana state average ($1,481/yr vs this ZIP's $1,517/yr), ranking #246 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 47579?
County NRI 39.4 (Very Low) covers ZIP 47579 via Spencer County FIPS 18147. In-state rank #54 of 92; national percentile 39th; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 47579

This ZIP's premiums run at the 47th 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.