ZIP 34479 Insurance Data

Ocala, Florida · Marion County · 289 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,061/yr
-20.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.27%
Avg severity: $16,884
Nonrenewal Rate
0.88%
-20.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 34479 (Ocala, FL)

ZIP 34479 (Ocala, FL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,061 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 289 reported policies. That is 16% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 77th percentile nationally. Compared to the Florida state average of $4,870, this ZIP runs 58% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 34479 is 43.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.27%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,884. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.88% in this ZIP, a drop of 20.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 34479 have fallen by 20.4%, ranging from $2,055 to $2,641 with a five-year average of $2,342 — an annualized rate of -5.5% 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 34479 Compares

vs National Average
$2,061 vs $1,776
16% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$2,061 vs $4,870
58% below state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,589
2019 $2,641 +2.0%
2020 $2,363 -10.5%
2021 $2,055 -13.1%
2022 $2,061 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,342
Premium Range
$2,055 - $2,641
Annual Change Rate
-5.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 34479?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 34479 (Ocala, FL) is $2,061 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -20.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ocala, FL?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.27% in this ZIP), loss ratio (43.2%), and nonrenewal rates (0.88%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 34479 compared to the national average?
ZIP 34479 premiums of $2,061/yr are 16% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 77th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 34479?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 34479 is 0.88%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -20.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 34479 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 34479 have ranged from $2,055 to $2,641, with a 5-year average of $2,342. The annualized change rate is -5.5% per year.
How does ZIP 34479 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 34479 has an average premium of $2,061/yr compared to the Florida state average of $4,870/yr. This ZIP is 58% below the state average.

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