ZIP 66609 · Shawnee County

Topeka, KS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 66609, Topeka, Kansas.

32.3%
Loss ratio
1.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#350 of 414
Kansas rank
227
Policies

The verdict

Topeka, KS (ZIP 66609) averages $2,053/yr for homeowners insurance, 16% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally.

$2,053
Avg premium (2022)
+16%
vs U.S. average
+6.6%
since 2018
77th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,053/yr
+6.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.82%
Avg severity: $6,746
Nonrenewal Rate
1.07%
+50.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 66609 (Topeka, KS)

ZIP 66609 (Topeka, KS) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,053 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 227 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 66609 in the 77th percentile, 16% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Kansas statewide average is $2,350 per year; this ZIP sits 13% below that figure, ranking #350 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kansas is Topeka (ZIP 66612) at $2,053, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 66609 is 32.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 9.82% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,746. 1.07% of ZIP 66609 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 50.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 66609 have risen by 6.6%, ranging from $1,926 to $2,071 with a five-year average of $2,005, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 66609 Compares

vs National Average
$2,053 vs $1,776
16% above national avg
vs Kansas Average
$2,053 vs $2,350
13% below state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 66609, 2018–2022

$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,053
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 66609.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,926 -
2019 $1,961 +1.8%
2020 $2,014 +2.7%
2021 $2,071 +2.8%
2022 $2,053 -0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,005
Premium Range
$1,926 - $2,071
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 66609

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 66609 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Kansas compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Kansas 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 66609?
ZIP 66609 (Topeka, KS) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,053 per year as of 2022 (77th percentile, #350 of 414 ZIPs in Kansas). Premiums have changed +6.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Topeka, KS?
In ZIP 66609, insurers report a 32.3% loss ratio, a 9.82% claims frequency, and a 1.07% nonrenewal rate, the 77th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 66609 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 66609 lands in the 77th percentile: its $2,053/yr average is 16% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 66609?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 66609 is 1.07%, a rise of 50.8% over the past 5 years in Kansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 66609 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 66609 runs $1,926-$2,071 (5-year average $2,005). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 66609 compare to the Kansas state average?
ZIP 66609 runs 13% below the Kansas state average ($2,350/yr vs this ZIP's $2,053/yr), ranking #350 of 414 tracked ZIPs in Kansas 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.