ZIP 32968 · Indian River County

Vero Beach, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 32968, Vero Beach, Florida.

60.5%
Loss ratio
0.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#230 of 559
Florida rank
188
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Vero Beach, FL (ZIP 32968) runs $3,710/yr on average: the 97th percentile nationally and 109% above the U.S. average.

$3,710
Avg premium (2022)
+109%
vs U.S. average
-3.4%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,710/yr
-3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
60.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.97%
Avg severity: $28,167
Nonrenewal Rate
0.36%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 32968 (Vero Beach, FL)

Homeowners in ZIP 32968 (Vero Beach, FL) pay an average of $3,710 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 188 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 109% above that mark and lands in the 97th national percentile. Florida homeowners pay $4,870 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 24% (below), ranking #230 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Loxahatchee (ZIP 33470) at $3,714, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 60.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 32968. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.97%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,167. Insurers decline to renew 0.36% of policies in ZIP 32968 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 32968 premiums fallen 3.4%, spanning $3,710 to $4,186 (five-year average: $3,893), an annualized rate of -0.9% 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 32968 Compares

vs National Average
$3,710 vs $1,776
109% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$3,710 vs $4,870
24% below state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 32968, 2018–2022

$3,600$3,800$4,000$4,200$4,400 20182019202020212022 $3,710
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 32968.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,842 -
2019 $4,186 +8.9%
2020 $3,998 -4.5%
2021 $3,729 -6.7%
2022 $3,710 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,893
Premium Range
$3,710 - $4,186
Annual Change Rate
-0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 32968

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

  • Put ZIP 32968 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 32968?
ZIP 32968 (Vero Beach, FL) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $3,710 per year as of 2022, in the 97th percentile nationally, #230 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed -3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vero Beach, FL?
In ZIP 32968, insurers report a 60.5% loss ratio, a 7.97% claims frequency, and a 0.36% nonrenewal rate, the 97th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 32968 compared to the national average?
At $3,710/yr, ZIP 32968 runs 109% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 97th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 32968?
Insurers decline to renew 0.36% of policies in ZIP 32968 in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 32968 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 32968 runs $3,710-$4,186 (5-year average $3,893). The annualized change rate is -0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 32968 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 32968 runs 24% below the Florida state average ($4,870/yr vs this ZIP's $3,710/yr), ranking #230 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.