ZIP 33801 · Polk County

Lakeland, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 33801, Lakeland, Florida.

69.7%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#509 of 559
Florida rank
682
Policies

The verdict

Lakeland, FL (ZIP 33801) averages $2,012/yr for homeowners insurance, 13% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally.

$2,012
Avg premium (2022)
+13%
vs U.S. average
-25.6%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,012/yr
-25.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
69.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.50%
Avg severity: $13,353
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
+57.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 33801 (Lakeland, FL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 33801 (Lakeland, FL) at $2,012 per year for 2022 across approximately 682 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 33801 comes in 13% above, the 76th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Florida homeowners pay $4,870 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 59% (below), ranking #509 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Yulee (ZIP 32097) at $2,012, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 69.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 10.50%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,353. Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 33801 at expiration, a rise of 57.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 33801 costs have fallen 25.6% since 2018, from a low of $2,012 to a high of $2,705, an annualized rate of -7.1% 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 33801 Compares

vs National Average
$2,012 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$2,012 vs $4,870
59% below state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 33801, 2018–2022

$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,012
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 33801.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,705 -
2019 $2,667 -1.4%
2020 $2,261 -15.3%
2021 $2,038 -9.8%
2022 $2,012 -1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,337
Premium Range
$2,012 - $2,705
Annual Change Rate
-7.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 33801

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 33801?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 33801 (Lakeland, FL) averages $2,012 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 76th percentile, #509 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed -25.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lakeland, FL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 33801: a claims frequency of 10.50%, a loss ratio of 69.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.70%, placing this ZIP in the 76th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 33801 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 33801 lands in the 76th percentile: its $2,012/yr average is 13% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 33801?
Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 33801 in Florida, a rise of 57.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 33801 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 33801 have ranged from $2,012 to $2,705, with a 5-year average of $2,337. The annualized change rate is -7.1% per year.
How does ZIP 33801 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 33801 has an average premium of $2,012/yr compared to the Florida state average of $4,870/yr. This ZIP is 59% below the state average, ranking #509 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.