ZIP 47905 · Tippecanoe County

Lafayette, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 47905, Lafayette, Indiana.

28.0%
Loss ratio
0.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#494 of 671
Indiana rank
125
Policies

The verdict

Lafayette, IN (ZIP 47905) averages $1,372/yr for homeowners insurance, 23% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally.

$1,372
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+1.9%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,372/yr
+1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.45%
Avg severity: $15,694
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
-11.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47905 (Lafayette, IN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 47905 (Lafayette, IN) runs $1,372 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 125 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 23% below that mark and lands in the 37th national percentile. Compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481, this ZIP runs 7% below, ranking #494 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Taswell (ZIP 47175) at $1,372, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 47905 shows a 28.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,694. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.53% in this ZIP, a drop of 11.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 47905 premiums risen 1.9%, spanning $1,336 to $1,372 (five-year average: $1,353), an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 47905 Compares

vs National Average
$1,372 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,372 vs $1,481
7% below state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 47905, 2018–2022

$1,330$1,340$1,350$1,360$1,370$1,380 20182019202020212022 $1,372
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 47905.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,347 -
2019 $1,336 -0.8%
2020 $1,343 +0.5%
2021 $1,367 +1.8%
2022 $1,372 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,353
Premium Range
$1,336 - $1,372
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 47905

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 47905 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Indiana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Indiana overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 47905?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 47905 (Lafayette, IN) averages $1,372 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 37th percentile, #494 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana. Premiums have changed +1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lafayette, IN?
In ZIP 47905, insurers report a 28.0% loss ratio, a 2.45% claims frequency, and a 0.53% nonrenewal rate, the 37th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47905 compared to the national average?
ZIP 47905 premiums of $1,372/yr are 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47905?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47905 is 0.53%, a drop of 11.2% over the past 5 years in Indiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47905 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 47905 runs $1,336-$1,372 (5-year average $1,353). The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 47905 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 47905 has an average premium of $1,372/yr compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average, ranking #494 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.