ZIP 32952 · Brevard County

Merritt Island, FL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 32952, Merritt Island, Florida averages $5,431/yr.

20.5%
Loss ratio
#135 of 559
Florida rank
620
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 32952 (Merritt Island, FL) homeowners insurance averages $5,431/yr, 99th percentile nationally, 206% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$5,431
Avg premium (2022)
+206%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-14.6%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
17/100
32952 - Merritt Island, FL

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$5,431/yr
Avg premium, 1st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
98.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
63.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 32952's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$5,431 Higher than most more expensive than 99% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$5,431/yr
Above-median premium
-14.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
8.00%
Avg severity: $13,917
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 32952 (Merritt Island, FL)

Homeowners in ZIP 32952 (Merritt Island, FL) pay an average of $5,431 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 620 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 206% above that mark and lands in the 99th national percentile. Florida homeowners pay $4,870 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (above), ranking #135 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Fort Lauderdale (ZIP 33317) at $5,459, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 20.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 32952. About 8.00% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,917.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 14.6% through 2022, ranging $5,413 to $6,721 with a 5-year average of $5,888, an annualized rate of -3.9% per year.

FEMA NRI places Brevard County in the upper risk band at 98.4 (Relatively High): national 98th percentile, #8/47 inside Florida, and 13% above the 87.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 40.8 · Community Resilience 63.4. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 32952 Compares

vs National Average
$5,431 vs $1,776
206% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$5,431 vs $4,870
12% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 32952, 2018–2022

$5,000$5,500$6,000$6,500$7,000 20182019202020212022 $5,431
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 32952.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $6,360 -
2019 $6,721 +5.7%
2020 $5,515 -17.9%
2021 $5,413 -1.8%
2022 $5,431 +0.3%

Cost relief window in ZIP 32952, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$5,888
Premium Range
$5,413 - $6,721
Annual Change Rate
-3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Brevard County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 32952 via FIPS 12009. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
98.4
Relatively High · 98th national percentile
In-state county rank
#8
of 47 Florida counties · state mean 87.2
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $281,477,818

Social Vulnerability Index 40.8 · Community Resilience 63.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Florida NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Florida for ZIP 32952

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 32952 in Brevard County (NRI 98.4, hazard Hurricane), both outside Florida. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($5,431/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 32952?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 32952 (Merritt Island, FL): $5,431/year as of 2022, the 99th national percentile, #135 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed -14.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Merritt Island, FL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 32952: claims frequency (8.00%), loss ratio (20.5%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 99th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 32952 compared to the national average?
ZIP 32952 premiums of $5,431/yr are 206% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 99th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 32952?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 32952 in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 32952 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 32952 have ranged from $5,413 to $6,721, with a 5-year average of $5,888. The annualized change rate is -3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 32952 compare to the Florida state average?
The Florida state average is $4,870/yr; ZIP 32952 averages $5,431/yr, 12% above that figure, ranking #135 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 32952?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 32952 (Brevard) is 98.4 - #8/47 in Florida, 98th national percentile, top hazard Hurricane. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 32952

This ZIP's premiums run at the 99th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.