ZIP 32561 · Santa Rosa County

Gulf Breeze, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 32561, Gulf Breeze, Florida.

4.1%
Loss ratio
0.32%
Nonrenewal rate
#13 of 559
Florida rank
253
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Gulf Breeze, FL (ZIP 32561) runs $19,891/yr on average: the 100th percentile nationally and 1020% above the U.S. average.

$19,891
Avg premium (2022)
+1020%
vs U.S. average
+58.0%
since 2018
100th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$19,891/yr
+58.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.18%
Avg severity: $19,635
Nonrenewal Rate
0.32%
-1.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 32561 (Gulf Breeze, FL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 32561 (Gulf Breeze, FL) runs $19,891 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 253 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 1020% above that mark and lands in the 100th national percentile. Against Florida's average of $4,870, ZIP 32561 is 308% above, ranking #13 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Miami (ZIP 33143) at $20,377, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 4.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 32561. About 4.18% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,635. Insurers decline to renew 0.32% of policies in ZIP 32561 at expiration, a drop of 1.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 32561 have risen by 58.0%, ranging from $12,586 to $19,891 with a five-year average of $16,001, an annualized rate of +12.1% 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 32561 Compares

vs National Average
$19,891 vs $1,776
1020% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$19,891 vs $4,870
308% above state avg
National Percentile
100th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 32561, 2018–2022

$12,000$14,000$16,000$18,000$20,000$22,000 20182019202020212022 $19,891
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 32561.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $12,586 -
2019 $14,095 +12.0%
2020 $15,643 +11.0%
2021 $17,788 +13.7%
2022 $19,891 +11.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$16,001
Premium Range
$12,586 - $19,891
Annual Change Rate
+12.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 32561

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

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 32561?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 32561 (Gulf Breeze, FL): $19,891/year as of 2022, the 100th national percentile, #13 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed +58.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gulf Breeze, FL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 32561: claims frequency (4.18%), loss ratio (4.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.32%), together placing this ZIP at the 100th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 32561 compared to the national average?
ZIP 32561 premiums of $19,891/yr are 1020% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 100th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 32561?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 32561 is 0.32%, a drop of 1.6% over the past 5 years in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 32561 over 5 years?
ZIP 32561 premiums spanned $12,586 to $19,891 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $16,001. The annualized change rate is +12.1% per year.
How does ZIP 32561 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 32561 has an average premium of $19,891/yr compared to the Florida state average of $4,870/yr. This ZIP is 308% above the state average, ranking #13 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.