ZIP 34655 Insurance Data

New Port Richey, Florida · Pasco County · 318 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,158/yr
-43.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.04%
Avg severity: $18,933
Nonrenewal Rate
0.18%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 34655 (New Port Richey, FL)

ZIP 34655 (New Port Richey, FL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,158 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 318 reported policies. That is 22% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 81th percentile nationally. Compared to the Florida state average of $4,870, this ZIP runs 56% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 34655 is 35.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.04%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,933. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.18% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 34655 have fallen by 43.3%, ranging from $2,158 to $4,002 with a five-year average of $3,135 — an annualized rate of -13.2% 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 34655 Compares

vs National Average
$2,158 vs $1,776
22% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$2,158 vs $4,870
56% below state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,805
2019 $4,002 +5.2%
2020 $3,218 -19.6%
2021 $2,493 -22.6%
2022 $2,158 -13.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,135
Premium Range
$2,158 - $4,002
Annual Change Rate
-13.2% 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 34655?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 34655 (New Port Richey, FL) is $2,158 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -43.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Port Richey, FL?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.04% in this ZIP), loss ratio (35.4%), and nonrenewal rates (0.18%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 34655 compared to the national average?
ZIP 34655 premiums of $2,158/yr are 22% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 81th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 34655?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 34655 is 0.18%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 34655 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 34655 have ranged from $2,158 to $4,002, with a 5-year average of $3,135. The annualized change rate is -13.2% per year.
How does ZIP 34655 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 34655 has an average premium of $2,158/yr compared to the Florida state average of $4,870/yr. This ZIP is 56% below the state average.

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