ZIP 32940 · Brevard County

Melbourne, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 32940, Melbourne, Florida.

31.1%
Loss ratio
0.10%
Nonrenewal rate
#283 of 559
Florida rank
94
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 32940 (Melbourne, FL) homeowners insurance averages $3,181/yr, 96th percentile nationally, 79% above the U.S. norm.

$3,181
Avg premium (2022)
+79%
vs U.S. average
-8.7%
since 2018
96th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,181/yr
-8.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.80%
Avg severity: $17,044
Nonrenewal Rate
0.10%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 32940 (Melbourne, FL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 32940 (Melbourne, FL) runs $3,181 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 94 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 32940 in the 96th percentile, 79% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Florida state average of $4,870, this ZIP runs 35% below, ranking #283 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Saint Augustine (ZIP 32084) at $3,168, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 31.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 32940. 5.80% of policies in ZIP 32940 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,044. 0.10% of ZIP 32940 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 32940 have fallen by 8.7%, ranging from $3,181 to $3,790 with a five-year average of $3,399, an annualized rate of -2.3% 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 32940 Compares

vs National Average
$3,181 vs $1,776
79% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$3,181 vs $4,870
35% below state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 32940, 2018–2022

$3,000$3,200$3,400$3,600$3,800$4,000 20182019202020212022 $3,181
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 32940.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,485 -
2019 $3,790 +8.8%
2020 $3,223 -15.0%
2021 $3,316 +2.9%
2022 $3,181 -4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,399
Premium Range
$3,181 - $3,790
Annual Change Rate
-2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 32940

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

  • Put ZIP 32940 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 32940?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 32940 (Melbourne, FL): $3,181/year as of 2022, the 96th national percentile, #283 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed -8.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Melbourne, FL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 32940: claims frequency (5.80%), loss ratio (31.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.10%), together placing this ZIP at the 96th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 32940 compared to the national average?
At $3,181/yr, ZIP 32940 runs 79% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 96th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 32940?
Insurers decline to renew 0.10% of policies in ZIP 32940 in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 32940 over 5 years?
ZIP 32940 premiums spanned $3,181 to $3,790 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,399. The annualized change rate is -2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 32940 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 32940 runs 35% below the Florida state average ($4,870/yr vs this ZIP's $3,181/yr), ranking #283 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.