ZIP 32951 · Brevard County

Melbourne Beach, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 32951, Melbourne Beach, Florida.

35.9%
Loss ratio
1.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#61 of 559
Florida rank
506
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 32951 (Melbourne Beach, FL) homeowners insurance averages $9,415/yr, 100th percentile nationally, 430% above the U.S. norm.

$9,415
Avg premium (2022)
+430%
vs U.S. average
+15.9%
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)
$9,415/yr
+15.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.86%
Avg severity: $69,531
Nonrenewal Rate
1.21%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 32951 (Melbourne Beach, FL)

Homeowners in ZIP 32951 (Melbourne Beach, FL) pay an average of $9,415 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 506 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 32951 comes in 430% above, the 100th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Florida's average of $4,870, ZIP 32951 is 93% above, ranking #61 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Tampa (ZIP 33606) at $9,481, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 32951 shows a 35.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.86% of policies in ZIP 32951 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $69,531. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.21% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 15.9% through 2022, ranging $8,120 to $9,415 with a 5-year average of $8,815, an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 32951 Compares

vs National Average
$9,415 vs $1,776
430% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$9,415 vs $4,870
93% above state avg
National Percentile
100th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 32951, 2018–2022

$8,000$8,500$9,000$9,500 20182019202020212022 $9,415
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 32951.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $8,120 -
2019 $9,125 +12.4%
2020 $8,885 -2.6%
2021 $8,529 -4.0%
2022 $9,415 +10.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$8,815
Premium Range
$8,120 - $9,415
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 32951

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

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 32951?
ZIP 32951 (Melbourne Beach, FL) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $9,415 per year as of 2022, in the 100th percentile nationally, #61 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed +15.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Melbourne Beach, FL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 32951: a claims frequency of 4.86%, a loss ratio of 35.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.21%, placing this ZIP in the 100th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 32951 compared to the national average?
ZIP 32951 premiums of $9,415/yr are 430% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 100th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 32951?
Insurers decline to renew 1.21% of policies in ZIP 32951 in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 32951 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 32951 have ranged from $8,120 to $9,415, with a 5-year average of $8,815. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 32951 compare to the Florida state average?
The Florida state average is $4,870/yr; ZIP 32951 averages $9,415/yr, 93% above that figure, ranking #61 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.