ZIP 33812 · Polk County

Lakeland, FL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 33812, Lakeland, Florida averages $2,527/yr.

63.2%
Loss ratio
0.91%
Nonrenewal rate
#380 of 559
Florida rank
519
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Lakeland, FL (ZIP 33812) ranks #2,726 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,527/yr) but #11,169 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.91%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,527
Avg premium (2022)
#2,726
of 25,593 on premium
#11,169
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
89th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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
20/100
33812 - Lakeland, 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
$2,527/yr
Avg premium, 11th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
96.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
27.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 33812's premium sits nationally

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

$2,527 Higher than most more expensive than 89% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 33812. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Florida, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 33812; crosshairs: Florida averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$0$10670.0$21339.9$32009.9$42679.80%0.8%1.6%2.4%3.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 33576 · San Antonio $1,503/yr · 0.20%
  • ZIP 34472 · Ocala $1,642/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 32822 · Orlando $1,819/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 32209 · Jacksonville $1,911/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 32311 · Tallahassee $1,943/yr · 1.38%
  • ZIP 32220 · Jacksonville $1,989/yr · 0.17%
  • ZIP 32244 · Jacksonville $2,025/yr · 0.17%
  • ZIP 34758 · Kissimmee $2,081/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 32605 · Gainesville $2,119/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 33805 · Lakeland $2,145/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 32211 · Jacksonville $2,181/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 33909 · Cape Coral $2,210/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 32258 · Jacksonville $2,238/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 33809 · Lakeland $2,263/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 33811 · Lakeland $2,286/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 33860 · Mulberry $2,328/yr · 1.88%
  • ZIP 34442 · Hernando $2,377/yr · 0.14%
  • ZIP 33982 · Punta Gorda $2,431/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 33954 · Port Charlotte $2,466/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 33812 · Lakeland (this ZIP) $2,527/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 32907 · Palm Bay $2,531/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 33559 · Lutz $2,593/yr · 0.27%
  • ZIP 32820 · Orlando $2,639/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 32708 · Winter Springs $2,713/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 32256 · Jacksonville $2,796/yr · 0.07%
  • ZIP 32344 · Monticello $2,862/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 32927 · Cocoa $2,943/yr · 1.98%
  • ZIP 32827 · Orlando $3,092/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 33612 · Tampa $3,146/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 33898 · Lake Wales $3,243/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 33904 · Cape Coral $3,356/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 32114 · Daytona Beach $3,471/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 32174 · Ormond Beach $3,625/yr · 0.09%
  • ZIP 32968 · Vero Beach $3,710/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 34292 · Venice $3,875/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 32967 · Vero Beach $4,128/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 34668 · Port Richey $4,335/yr · 3.08%
  • ZIP 32233 · Atlantic Beach $4,675/yr · 0.16%
  • ZIP 33922 · Bokeelia $4,878/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 32836 · Orlando $5,188/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 34786 · Windermere $5,901/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 34223 · Englewood $6,576/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 34239 · Sarasota $7,287/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 33176 · Miami $8,199/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 33441 · Deerfield Beach $9,911/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 33037 · Key Largo $11,697/yr · 0.10%
  • ZIP 33405 · West Palm Beach $12,591/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 33308 · Fort Lauderdale $14,813/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 33156 · Miami $21,818/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 33480 · Palm Beach $40,719/yr · 0.24%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,527/yr
Above-median premium
-31.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
63.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
10.03%
Avg severity: $15,914
Nonrenewal Rate
0.91%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-40.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 33812 (Lakeland, FL)

Homeowners in ZIP 33812 (Lakeland, FL) pay an average of $2,527 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 519 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 42% above that mark and lands in the 89th national percentile. Against Florida's average of $4,870, ZIP 33812 is 48% below, ranking #380 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Bartow (ZIP 33830) at $2,530, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 33812 is 63.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 10.03%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,914. Insurers decline to renew 0.91% of policies in ZIP 33812 at expiration, a drop of 40.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 33812 have fallen by 31.1%, ranging from $2,498 to $3,667 with a five-year average of $2,986, an annualized rate of -8.9% per year.

FEMA NRI places Polk County in the upper risk band at 96.5 (Relatively High): national 97th percentile, #13/47 inside Florida, and 11% above the 87.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 49.8 · Community Resilience 27.4. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 33812 Compares

vs National Average
$2,527 vs $1,776
42% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$2,527 vs $4,870
48% below state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 33812, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,500$3,000$3,500$4,000 20182019202020212022 $2,527
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 33812.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,667 -
2019 $3,568 -2.7%
2020 $2,670 -25.2%
2021 $2,498 -6.5%
2022 $2,527 +1.2%

Cost relief window in ZIP 33812, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,986
Premium Range
$2,498 - $3,667
Annual Change Rate
-8.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Polk County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 33812 via FIPS 12105. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
96.5
Relatively High · 97th national percentile
In-state county rank
#13
of 47 Florida counties · state mean 87.2
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $92,315,148

Social Vulnerability Index 49.8 · Community Resilience 27.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Florida for ZIP 33812

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 33812 in Polk County (NRI 96.5, hazard Hurricane), both outside Florida. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,527/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.91% 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 33812?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 33812 (Lakeland, FL): $2,527/year as of 2022, the 89th national percentile, #380 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed -31.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lakeland, FL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 33812: a claims frequency of 10.03%, a loss ratio of 63.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.91%, placing this ZIP in the 89th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 33812 compared to the national average?
ZIP 33812 premiums of $2,527/yr are 42% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 33812?
Insurers decline to renew 0.91% of policies in ZIP 33812 in Florida, a drop of 40.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 33812 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 33812 have ranged from $2,498 to $3,667, with a 5-year average of $2,986. The annualized change rate is -8.9% per year.
How does ZIP 33812 compare to the Florida state average?
The Florida state average is $4,870/yr; ZIP 33812 averages $2,527/yr, 48% below that figure, ranking #380 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 33812?
Polk County scores 96.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 97th percentile nationally and #13 of 47 Florida counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Moderate, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 33812

This ZIP's premiums run at the 89th 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.