ZIP 32909 Insurance Data

Palm Bay, Florida · Brevard County · 268 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,323/yr
-11.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
63.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.68%
Avg severity: $22,081
Nonrenewal Rate
0.41%
-16.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 32909 (Palm Bay, FL)

ZIP 32909 (Palm Bay, FL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,323 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 268 reported policies. That is 31% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 85th percentile nationally. Compared to the Florida state average of $4,870, this ZIP runs 52% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 32909 is 63.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 6.68%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,081. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.41% in this ZIP, a drop of 16.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 32909 have fallen by 11.8%, ranging from $2,252 to $2,808 with a five-year average of $2,461 — an annualized rate of -3.1% per year. 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 32909 Compares

vs National Average
$2,323 vs $1,776
31% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$2,323 vs $4,870
52% below state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,634
2019 $2,808 +6.6%
2020 $2,289 -18.5%
2021 $2,252 -1.6%
2022 $2,323 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,461
Premium Range
$2,252 - $2,808
Annual Change Rate
-3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 32909?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 32909 (Palm Bay, FL) is $2,323 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -11.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palm Bay, FL?
Key factors include claims frequency (6.68% in this ZIP), loss ratio (63.5%), and nonrenewal rates (0.41%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 32909 compared to the national average?
ZIP 32909 premiums of $2,323/yr are 31% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 85th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 32909?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 32909 is 0.41%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -16.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 32909 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 32909 have ranged from $2,252 to $2,808, with a 5-year average of $2,461. The annualized change rate is -3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 32909 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 32909 has an average premium of $2,323/yr compared to the Florida state average of $4,870/yr. This ZIP is 52% below the state average.

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