ZIP 33803 Insurance Data

Lakeland, Florida · Polk County · 671 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,600/yr
-17.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
50.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.13%
Avg severity: $14,938
Nonrenewal Rate
0.95%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 33803 (Lakeland, FL)

ZIP 33803 (Lakeland, FL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,600 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 671 reported policies. That is 103% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 97th percentile nationally. Compared to the Florida state average of $4,870, this ZIP runs 26% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 33803 is 50.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 12.13%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,938. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.95% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 33803 have fallen by 17.4%, ranging from $3,600 to $4,714 with a five-year average of $4,123 — an annualized rate of -4.7% per year. 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 33803 Compares

vs National Average
$3,600 vs $1,776
103% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$3,600 vs $4,870
26% below state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,358
2019 $4,714 +8.2%
2020 $4,250 -9.8%
2021 $3,695 -13.0%
2022 $3,600 -2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,123
Premium Range
$3,600 - $4,714
Annual Change Rate
-4.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 33803?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 33803 (Lakeland, FL) is $3,600 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -17.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lakeland, FL?
Key factors include claims frequency (12.13% in this ZIP), loss ratio (50.4%), and nonrenewal rates (0.95%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 33803 compared to the national average?
ZIP 33803 premiums of $3,600/yr are 103% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 97th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 33803?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 33803 is 0.95%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 33803 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 33803 have ranged from $3,600 to $4,714, with a 5-year average of $4,123. The annualized change rate is -4.7% per year.
How does ZIP 33803 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 33803 has an average premium of $3,600/yr compared to the Florida state average of $4,870/yr. This ZIP is 26% below the state average.

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