ZIP 47971 · Benton County

Oxford, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 47971, Oxford, Indiana.

1.4%
Loss ratio
1.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#517 of 671
Indiana rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Oxford, IN (ZIP 47971) averages $1,357/yr for homeowners insurance, 24% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally.

$1,357
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+0.5%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,357/yr
+0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.72%
Avg severity: $2,698
Nonrenewal Rate
1.81%
-18.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47971 (Oxford, IN)

ZIP 47971 (Oxford, IN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,357 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 12 reported policies. That is 24% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally. Compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #517 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Dupont (ZIP 47231) at $1,357, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 47971 is 1.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 0.72%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,698. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.81% in this ZIP, a drop of 18.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 47971 have risen by 0.5%, ranging from $1,343 to $1,412 with a five-year average of $1,364, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 47971 Compares

vs National Average
$1,357 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,357 vs $1,481
8% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 47971, 2018–2022

$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420 20182019202020212022 $1,357
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 47971.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,350 -
2019 $1,357 +0.5%
2020 $1,343 -1.0%
2021 $1,412 +5.1%
2022 $1,357 -3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,364
Premium Range
$1,343 - $1,412
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 47971

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

  • Compare ZIP 47971 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 47971?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 47971 (Oxford, IN) averages $1,357 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 36th percentile, #517 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana. Premiums have changed +0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Oxford, IN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 47971: claims frequency (0.72%), loss ratio (1.4%), and nonrenewal rate (1.81%), together placing this ZIP at the 36th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47971 compared to the national average?
At $1,357/yr, ZIP 47971 runs 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47971?
Insurers decline to renew 1.81% of policies in ZIP 47971 in Indiana, a drop of 18.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47971 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 47971 runs $1,343-$1,412 (5-year average $1,364). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 47971 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 47971 has an average premium of $1,357/yr compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481/yr. This ZIP is 8% below the state average, ranking #517 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.