ZIP 47989 · Montgomery County

Waveland, IN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 47989, Waveland, Indiana averages $1,702/yr.

12.2%
Loss ratio
1.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#55 of 671
Indiana rank
11
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Waveland, IN sits #10,126 nationally on average premium ($1,702) versus #5,060 on nonrenewal rate (1.51%).

$1,702
Avg premium (2022)
#10,126
of 25,593 on premium
#5,060
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
60th
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
50/100
47989 - Waveland, 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 D
$1,702/yr
Avg premium, 40th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
41.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
79.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 47989's premium sits nationally

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

$1,702 Around the middle lower than 40% 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 47989. 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 47989; 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 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 47989 · Waveland (this ZIP) $1,702/yr · 1.51%
  • 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)
$1,702/yr
Near-median premium
+12.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.02%
Avg severity: $6,907
Nonrenewal Rate
1.51%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+38.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 47989 (Waveland, IN)

ZIP 47989 (Waveland, IN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,702 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 11 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 47989 in the 60th percentile, 4% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Indiana statewide average is $1,481 per year; this ZIP sits 15% above that figure, ranking #55 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Indiana is Lamar (ZIP 47550) at $1,702, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 12.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.02% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,907. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.51%, a rise of 38.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 47989 costs have risen 12.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,488 to a high of $1,702, an annualized rate of +2.9% per year.

Montgomery County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 41.0 (Very Low), the 41st national percentile and #50 of 92 Indiana counties (10% below the 45.5 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 35.8 · Community Resilience 79.5. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 47989 Compares

vs National Average
$1,702 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Indiana Average
$1,702 vs $1,481
15% above state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 47989, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,702
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 47989.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,519 -
2019 $1,529 +0.6%
2020 $1,488 -2.7%
2021 $1,605 +7.9%
2022 $1,702 +6.1%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 47989, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,569
Premium Range
$1,488 - $1,702
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Montgomery County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 47989 via FIPS 18107. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
41.0
Very Low · 41st national percentile
In-state county rank
#50
of 92 Indiana counties · state mean 45.5
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $2,306,154

Social Vulnerability Index 35.8 · Community Resilience 79.5

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

ZIP 47989's county NRI is 41.0 (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 ($1,702/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.51% 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 47989?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 47989 (Waveland, IN) averages $1,702 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 60th percentile, #55 of 671 ZIPs in Indiana. Premiums have changed +12.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waveland, IN?
In ZIP 47989, insurers report a 12.2% loss ratio, a 3.02% claims frequency, and a 1.51% nonrenewal rate, the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 47989 compared to the national average?
At $1,702/yr, ZIP 47989 runs 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47989?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 47989 is 1.51%, a rise of 38.7% over the past 5 years in Indiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 47989 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 47989 runs $1,488-$1,702 (5-year average $1,569). The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 47989 compare to the Indiana state average?
ZIP 47989 has an average premium of $1,702/yr compared to the Indiana state average of $1,481/yr. This ZIP is 15% above the state average, ranking #55 of 671 tracked ZIPs in Indiana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 47989?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 47989 (Montgomery) is 41.0 - #50/92 in Indiana, 41st national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 47989

This ZIP's premiums run at the 60th 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.