ZIP 33898 · Polk County

Lake Wales, FL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 33898, Lake Wales, Florida averages $3,243/yr.

18.4%
Loss ratio
0.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#274 of 559
Florida rank
19
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 33898 (Lake Wales, FL) is #1,010 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #17,220 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$3,243
Avg premium (2022)
#1,010
of 25,593 on premium
#17,220
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
96th
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
23/100
33898 - Lake Wales, 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
$3,243/yr
Avg premium, 4th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B+
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 33898's premium sits nationally

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

$3,243 Higher than most more expensive than 96% 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 33898. 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 33898; 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 49 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 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 (this ZIP) $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)
$3,243/yr
Above-median premium
-50.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.4%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.04%
Avg severity: $9,860
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-21.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 33898 (Lake Wales, FL)

ZIP 33898 (Lake Wales, FL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,243 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 19 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 83% above that mark and lands in the 96th national percentile. Florida homeowners pay $4,870 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 33% (below), ranking #274 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Jacksonville (ZIP 32217) at $3,244, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 18.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 33898. 6.04% of policies in ZIP 33898 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,860. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.53% in this ZIP, a drop of 21.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 50.4% through 2022, ranging $3,243 to $7,087 with a 5-year average of $5,035, an annualized rate of -16.1% per year.

Polk County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 96.5 (Relatively High), 97th percentile nationally and #13 of 47 Florida counties - 11% above the state mean of 87.2. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 49.8 · Community Resilience 27.4. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 33898 Compares

vs National Average
$3,243 vs $1,776
83% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$3,243 vs $4,870
33% below state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 33898, 2018–2022

$3,000$4,000$5,000$6,000$7,000$8,000 20182019202020212022 $3,243
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 33898.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $6,538 -
2019 $7,087 +8.4%
2020 $4,813 -32.1%
2021 $3,494 -27.4%
2022 $3,243 -7.2%

2018-2022: premiums easing -16.1%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$5,035
Premium Range
$3,243 - $7,087
Annual Change Rate
-16.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Polk County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 33898 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.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 33898's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 33898 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 ($3,243/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.53% 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 33898?
ZIP 33898 (Lake Wales, FL) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $3,243 per year as of 2022, in the 96th percentile nationally, #274 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed -50.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lake Wales, FL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 33898: a claims frequency of 6.04%, a loss ratio of 18.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.53%, placing this ZIP in the 96th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 33898 compared to the national average?
At $3,243/yr, ZIP 33898 runs 83% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 96th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 33898?
Insurers decline to renew 0.53% of policies in ZIP 33898 in Florida, a drop of 21.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 33898 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 33898 have ranged from $3,243 to $7,087, with a 5-year average of $5,035. The annualized change rate is -16.1% per year.
How does ZIP 33898 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 33898 has an average premium of $3,243/yr compared to the Florida state average of $4,870/yr. This ZIP is 33% below the state average, ranking #274 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 33898?
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 33898

This ZIP's premiums run at the 96th 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.