ZIP 33803 · Polk County

Lakeland, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 33803, Lakeland, Florida.

50.4%
Loss ratio
0.95%
Nonrenewal rate
#244 of 559
Florida rank
671
Policies

The verdict

At $3,600/yr, Lakeland, FL (ZIP 33803) sits in the 97th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 103% above the U.S. average.

$3,600
Avg premium (2022)
+103%
vs U.S. average
-17.4%
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)
$3,600/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)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 33803 (Lakeland, FL) runs $3,600 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 671 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 103% above that mark and lands in the 97th national percentile. The Florida statewide average is $4,870 per year; this ZIP sits 26% below that figure, ranking #244 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Sebastian (ZIP 32958) at $3,601, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 33803 shows a 50.4% loss ratio, an indication that 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. 0.95% of ZIP 33803 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 33803 premiums fallen 17.4%, spanning $3,600 to $4,714 (five-year average: $4,123), an annualized rate of -4.7% 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 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

Average premium in ZIP 33803, 2018–2022

$3,500$4,000$4,500$5,000 20182019202020212022 $3,600
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 33803.
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)

What this means for ZIP 33803

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

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 33803?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 33803 (Lakeland, FL): $3,600/year as of 2022, the 97th national percentile, #244 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed -17.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lakeland, FL?
In ZIP 33803, insurers report a 50.4% loss ratio, a 12.13% claims frequency, and a 0.95% nonrenewal rate, the 97th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 33803 compared to the national average?
At $3,600/yr, ZIP 33803 runs 103% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 97th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 33803?
ZIP 33803 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.95% in Florida.
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, ranking #244 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.