ZIP 34221 Insurance Data
Palmetto, Florida · Manatee County · 277 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 34221 (Palmetto, FL)
ZIP 34221 (Palmetto, FL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,649 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 277 reported policies. That is 49% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 91th percentile nationally. Compared to the Florida state average of $4,870, this ZIP runs 46% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 34221 is 73.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 9.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,773.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 34221 have fallen by 37.2%, ranging from $2,649 to $4,220 with a five-year average of $3,331 — an annualized rate of -11.0% 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 34221 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $4,220 | — |
| 2019 | $3,880 | -8.1% |
| 2020 | $3,095 | -20.2% |
| 2021 | $2,812 | -9.1% |
| 2022 | $2,649 | -5.8% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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