ZIP 32168 · Volusia County

New Smyrna Beach, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 32168, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

43.1%
Loss ratio
0.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#331 of 559
Florida rank
55
Policies

The verdict

At $2,832/yr, New Smyrna Beach, FL (ZIP 32168) sits in the 93rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 59% above the U.S. average.

$2,832
Avg premium (2022)
+59%
vs U.S. average
-13.1%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,832/yr
-13.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.23%
Avg severity: $10,870
Nonrenewal Rate
0.15%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 32168 (New Smyrna Beach, FL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 32168 (New Smyrna Beach, FL) runs $2,832 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 55 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 32168 comes in 59% above, the 93rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Florida state average of $4,870, this ZIP runs 42% below, ranking #331 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Oviedo (ZIP 32766) at $2,833, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 32168 shows a 43.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 11.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,870. 0.15% of ZIP 32168 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 32168 costs have fallen 13.1% since 2018, from a low of $2,832 to a high of $3,392, an annualized rate of -3.4% 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 32168 Compares

vs National Average
$2,832 vs $1,776
59% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$2,832 vs $4,870
42% below state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 32168, 2018–2022

$2,800$3,000$3,200$3,400$3,600 20182019202020212022 $2,832
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 32168.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,258 -
2019 $3,392 +4.1%
2020 $3,090 -8.9%
2021 $3,065 -0.8%
2022 $2,832 -7.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,127
Premium Range
$2,832 - $3,392
Annual Change Rate
-3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 32168

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

  • Compare ZIP 32168 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Florida compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Florida 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 32168?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 32168 (New Smyrna Beach, FL): $2,832/year as of 2022, the 93rd national percentile, #331 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed -13.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Smyrna Beach, FL?
In ZIP 32168, insurers report a 43.1% loss ratio, a 11.23% claims frequency, and a 0.15% nonrenewal rate, the 93rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 32168 compared to the national average?
At $2,832/yr, ZIP 32168 runs 59% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 93rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 32168?
ZIP 32168 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.15% in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 32168 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 32168 runs $2,832-$3,392 (5-year average $3,127). The annualized change rate is -3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 32168 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 32168 has an average premium of $2,832/yr compared to the Florida state average of $4,870/yr. This ZIP is 42% below the state average, ranking #331 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida 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.