ZIP 34442 · Citrus County

Hernando, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 34442, Hernando, Florida.

10.3%
Loss ratio
0.14%
Nonrenewal rate
#409 of 559
Florida rank
128
Policies

The verdict

At $2,377/yr, Hernando, FL (ZIP 34442) sits in the 86th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 34% above the U.S. average.

$2,377
Avg premium (2022)
+34%
vs U.S. average
+0.6%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,377/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.67%
Avg severity: $9,210
Nonrenewal Rate
0.14%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 34442 (Hernando, FL)

Homeowners in ZIP 34442 (Hernando, FL) pay an average of $2,377 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 128 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 34% above that mark and lands in the 86th national percentile. Compared to the Florida state average of $4,870, this ZIP runs 51% below, ranking #409 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Pinellas Park (ZIP 33781) at $2,372, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 34442 is 10.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.67% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,210. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.14%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 34442 costs have risen 0.6% since 2018, from a low of $2,274 to a high of $2,571, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 34442 Compares

vs National Average
$2,377 vs $1,776
34% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$2,377 vs $4,870
51% below state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 34442, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,377
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 34442.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,362 -
2019 $2,571 +8.8%
2020 $2,317 -9.9%
2021 $2,274 -1.8%
2022 $2,377 +4.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,380
Premium Range
$2,274 - $2,571
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 34442

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 34442 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Florida's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Florida overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 34442?
At the 86th percentile nationally, #409 of 559 ZIPs in Florida, ZIP 34442 (Hernando, FL) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,377 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hernando, FL?
In ZIP 34442, insurers report a 10.3% loss ratio, a 2.67% claims frequency, and a 0.14% nonrenewal rate, the 86th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 34442 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 34442 lands in the 86th percentile: its $2,377/yr average is 34% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 34442?
Insurers decline to renew 0.14% of policies in ZIP 34442 in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 34442 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 34442 runs $2,274-$2,571 (5-year average $2,380). The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 34442 compare to the Florida state average?
The Florida state average is $4,870/yr; ZIP 34442 averages $2,377/yr, 51% below that figure, ranking #409 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.