ZIP 47861 · Sullivan County

Merom, IN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 47861, Merom, Indiana averages $1,797/yr.

164.7%
Loss ratio
2.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#34 of 671
Indiana rank
5
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Merom, IN (ZIP 47861) ranks #8,790 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,797/yr) but #1,434 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (2.74%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,797
Avg premium (2022)
#8,790
of 25,593 on premium
#1,434
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
66th
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
48/100
47861 - Merom, 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 F
$1,797/yr
Avg premium, 34th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.03%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B+
20.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
63.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 47861's premium sits nationally

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

$1,797 Around the middle lower than 34% 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 47861. 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 47861; 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%2.2%2.9%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 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 47861 · Merom (this ZIP) $1,797/yr · 2.74%
  • 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)
$1,797/yr
Near-median premium
+24.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
164.7%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
16.44%
Avg severity: $17,998
Nonrenewal Rate
2.74%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47861 (Merom, IN)

ZIP 47861 (Merom, IN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,797 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 5 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 47861 comes in 1% above, the 66th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481, this ZIP runs 21% above, ranking #34 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Indianapolis (ZIP 46259) at $1,797, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 164.7%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 16.44%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,998. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.74%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 47861 premiums risen 24.1%, spanning $1,448 to $1,797 (five-year average: $1,600), an annualized rate of +5.5% per year.

Sullivan County's FEMA NRI score is 20.6 (Very Low), only the 21st national percentile and #78 of 92 Indiana counties - 55% below the state mean 45.5. Leading mapped hazard remains Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 30.3 · Community Resilience 63.9. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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 47861 Compares

vs National Average
$1,797 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,797 vs $1,481
21% above state avg
National Percentile
66th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 47861, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,797
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 47861.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,448 -
2019 $1,524 +5.2%
2020 $1,519 -0.3%
2021 $1,713 +12.8%
2022 $1,797 +4.9%

Rising-cost window for ZIP 47861 (5 filing years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,600
Premium Range
$1,448 - $1,797
Annual Change Rate
+5.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Sullivan County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 47861 via FIPS 18153. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
20.6
Very Low · 21st national percentile
In-state county rank
#78
of 92 Indiana counties · state mean 45.5
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $1,466,865

Social Vulnerability Index 30.3 · Community Resilience 63.9

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Very 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 insurance peers outside Indiana for ZIP 47861

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 47861 in Sullivan County (NRI 20.6, hazard Earthquake), both outside Indiana. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,797/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.74% 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 47861?
At the 66th percentile nationally, #34 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana, ZIP 47861 (Merom, IN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,797 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +24.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Merom, IN?
ZIP 47861 is running a loss ratio above 100% (164.7%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 16.44% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.74%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47861 compared to the national average?
ZIP 47861 premiums of $1,797/yr are 1% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 66th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47861?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47861 is 2.74% in Indiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47861 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 47861 runs $1,448-$1,797 (5-year average $1,600). The annualized change rate is +5.5% per year.
How does ZIP 47861 compare to the Indiana state average?
The Indiana state average is $1,481/yr; ZIP 47861 averages $1,797/yr, 21% above that figure, ranking #34 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 47861?
County NRI 20.6 (Very Low) covers ZIP 47861 via Sullivan County FIPS 18153. In-state rank #78 of 92; national percentile 21st; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 47861

This ZIP's premiums run at the 66th 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.