ZIP 32962 · Indian River County

Vero Beach, FL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 32962, Vero Beach, Florida averages $4,044/yr.

28.0%
Loss ratio
#207 of 559
Florida rank
715
Policies

The verdict

Vero Beach, FL (ZIP 32962) averages $4,044/yr for homeowners insurance, 128% above the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally.

$4,044
Avg premium (2022)
+128%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-7.7%
since 2018
98th
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
32962 - Vero Beach, 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
$4,044/yr
Avg premium, 2nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
95.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
60.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 32962's premium sits nationally

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

$4,044 Higher than most more expensive than 98% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,044/yr
Above-median premium
-7.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.0%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.00%
Avg severity: $28,323
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 32962 (Vero Beach, FL)

Homeowners in ZIP 32962 (Vero Beach, FL) pay an average of $4,044 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 715 reported policies. That is 128% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 98th percentile nationally. The Florida statewide average is $4,870 per year; this ZIP sits 17% below that figure, ranking #207 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Pensacola (ZIP 32506) at $4,043, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 28.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 32962. About 4.00% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,323.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 32962 costs have fallen 7.7% since 2018, from a low of $4,044 to a high of $4,923, an annualized rate of -2.0% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 32962's county (Indian River): score 95.6, rating Relatively High, hazard Hurricane. That is #17 of 47 Florida counties and the 96th national percentile (10% above the 87.2 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 64.2 · Community Resilience 60.5. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 32962 Compares

vs National Average
$4,044 vs $1,776
128% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$4,044 vs $4,870
17% below state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 32962, 2018–2022

$4,000$4,200$4,400$4,600$4,800$5,000 20182019202020212022 $4,044
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 32962.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,380 -
2019 $4,923 +12.4%
2020 $4,388 -10.9%
2021 $4,262 -2.9%
2022 $4,044 -5.1%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 32962

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,399
Premium Range
$4,044 - $4,923
Annual Change Rate
-2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Indian River County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 32962 via FIPS 12061. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
95.6
Relatively High · 96th national percentile
In-state county rank
#17
of 47 Florida counties · state mean 87.2
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $132,135,718

Social Vulnerability Index 64.2 · Community Resilience 60.5

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 32962's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 32962's county NRI is 95.6 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Florida containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($4,044/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 32962?
At the 98th percentile nationally, #207 of 559 ZIPs in Florida, ZIP 32962 (Vero Beach, FL) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $4,044 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -7.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vero Beach, FL?
In ZIP 32962, insurers report a 28.0% loss ratio, a 4.00% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 32962 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 32962 lands in the 98th percentile: its $4,044/yr average is 128% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 32962?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 32962 is N/A in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 32962 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 32962 runs $4,044-$4,923 (5-year average $4,399). The annualized change rate is -2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 32962 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 32962 runs 17% below the Florida state average ($4,870/yr vs this ZIP's $4,044/yr), ranking #207 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 32962?
Indian River County scores 95.6 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 96th percentile nationally and #17 of 47 Florida counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 32962

This ZIP's premiums run at the 98th 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.