ZIP 32606 · Alachua County

Gainesville, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 32606, Gainesville, Florida.

39.6%
Loss ratio
2.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#416 of 559
Florida rank
493
Policies

The verdict

At $2,331/yr, Gainesville, FL (ZIP 32606) sits in the 85th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 31% above the U.S. average.

$2,331
Avg premium (2022)
+31%
vs U.S. average
-30.1%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,331/yr
-30.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.03%
Avg severity: $18,370
Nonrenewal Rate
2.07%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 32606 (Gainesville, FL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 32606 (Gainesville, FL) at $2,331 per year for 2022 across approximately 493 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 32606 comes in 31% above, the 85th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Florida's average of $4,870, ZIP 32606 is 52% below, ranking #416 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Mount Dora (ZIP 32757) at $2,329, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 39.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 5.03% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,370. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.07%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 30.1% through 2022, ranging $2,323 to $3,508 with a 5-year average of $2,789, an annualized rate of -8.6% 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 32606 Compares

vs National Average
$2,331 vs $1,776
31% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$2,331 vs $4,870
52% below state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 32606, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,500$3,000$3,500$4,000 20182019202020212022 $2,331
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 32606.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,337 -
2019 $3,508 +5.1%
2020 $2,446 -30.3%
2021 $2,323 -5.0%
2022 $2,331 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,789
Premium Range
$2,323 - $3,508
Annual Change Rate
-8.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 32606

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 32606 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Florida's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 32606?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 32606 (Gainesville, FL): $2,331/year as of 2022, the 85th national percentile, #416 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed -30.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gainesville, FL?
In ZIP 32606, insurers report a 39.6% loss ratio, a 5.03% claims frequency, and a 2.07% nonrenewal rate, the 85th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 32606 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 32606 lands in the 85th percentile: its $2,331/yr average is 31% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 32606?
Insurers decline to renew 2.07% of policies in ZIP 32606 in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 32606 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 32606 runs $2,323-$3,508 (5-year average $2,789). The annualized change rate is -8.6% per year.
How does ZIP 32606 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 32606 has an average premium of $2,331/yr compared to the Florida state average of $4,870/yr. This ZIP is 52% below the state average, ranking #416 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.