ZIP 33812 · Polk County

Lakeland, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 33812, Lakeland, Florida.

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

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lakeland, FL (ZIP 33812) runs $2,527/yr on average: the 89th percentile nationally and 42% above the U.S. average.

$2,527
Avg premium (2022)
+42%
vs U.S. average
-31.1%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,527/yr
-31.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
63.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.03%
Avg severity: $15,914
Nonrenewal Rate
0.91%
-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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 33812

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 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.

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.