ZIP 32609 · Alachua County
Gainesville, FL Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 32609, Gainesville, Florida.
- 36.9%
- Loss ratio
- 0.23%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #552 of 559
- Florida rank
- 64
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 32609 (Gainesville, FL) homeowners insurance averages $1,634/yr, 56th percentile nationally, 8% below the U.S. norm.
- $1,634
- Avg premium (2022)
- -8%
- vs U.S. average
- -12.6%
- since 2018
- 56th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 32609 (Gainesville, FL)
ZIP 32609 (Gainesville, FL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,634 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 64 reported policies. That is 8% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 56th percentile nationally. The Florida statewide average is $4,870 per year; this ZIP sits 66% below that figure, ranking #552 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Ocala (ZIP 34473) at $1,629, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 36.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.08%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,872. 0.23% of ZIP 32609 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 12.6% through 2022, ranging $1,527 to $1,892 with a 5-year average of $1,711, an annualized rate of -3.3% 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 32609 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 32609, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,870 | - |
| 2019 | $1,892 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | $1,527 | -19.3% |
| 2021 | $1,632 | +6.9% |
| 2022 | $1,634 | +0.1% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 32609
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Put ZIP 32609 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- See how Florida compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Florida overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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