ZIP 47978 · Jasper County

Rensselaer, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 47978, Rensselaer, Indiana.

45.5%
Loss ratio
1.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#399 of 671
Indiana rank
17
Policies

The verdict

At $1,434/yr, Rensselaer, IN (ZIP 47978) sits in the 41st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,434
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+3.1%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,434/yr
+3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.81%
Avg severity: $13,546
Nonrenewal Rate
1.40%
+73.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47978 (Rensselaer, IN)

Homeowners in ZIP 47978 (Rensselaer, IN) pay an average of $1,434 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 17 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 47978 in the 41st percentile, 19% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Indiana's average of $1,481, ZIP 47978 is 3% below, ranking #399 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Daleville (ZIP 47334) at $1,434, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 45.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 47978. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.81%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,546. 1.40% of ZIP 47978 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 73.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.1% through 2022, ranging $1,387 to $1,434 with a 5-year average of $1,407, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 47978 Compares

vs National Average
$1,434 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,434 vs $1,481
3% below state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 47978, 2018–2022

$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440 20182019202020212022 $1,434
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 47978.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,391 -
2019 $1,387 -0.3%
2020 $1,402 +1.1%
2021 $1,419 +1.2%
2022 $1,434 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,407
Premium Range
$1,387 - $1,434
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 47978

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

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 47978?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 47978 (Rensselaer, IN) averages $1,434 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 41st percentile, #399 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana. Premiums have changed +3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rensselaer, IN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 47978: a claims frequency of 4.81%, a loss ratio of 45.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.40%, placing this ZIP in the 41st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47978 compared to the national average?
At $1,434/yr, ZIP 47978 runs 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 41st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47978?
ZIP 47978 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.40% in Indiana, a rise of 73.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47978 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 47978 have ranged from $1,387 to $1,434, with a 5-year average of $1,407. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 47978 compare to the Indiana state average?
The Indiana state average is $1,481/yr; ZIP 47978 averages $1,434/yr, 3% below that figure, ranking #399 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.