ZIP 47989 · Montgomery County

Waveland, IN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 47989, Waveland, Indiana.

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

The verdict

Waveland, IN (ZIP 47989) averages $1,702/yr for homeowners insurance, 4% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally.

$1,702
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+12.0%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,702/yr
+12.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.02%
Avg severity: $6,907
Nonrenewal Rate
1.51%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 47989

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

  • Put ZIP 47989 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 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.

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.