ZIP 34685 · Pinellas County

Palm Harbor, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 34685, Palm Harbor, Florida.

15.0%
Loss ratio
#203 of 559
Florida rank
512
Policies

The verdict

At $4,102/yr, Palm Harbor, FL (ZIP 34685) sits in the 98th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 131% above the U.S. average.

$4,102
Avg premium (2022)
+131%
vs U.S. average
-10.5%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,102/yr
-10.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.39%
Avg severity: $18,154
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 34685 (Palm Harbor, FL)

ZIP 34685 (Palm Harbor, FL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $4,102 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 512 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 34685 in the 98th percentile, 131% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Florida homeowners pay $4,870 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 16% (below), ranking #203 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Maitland (ZIP 32751) at $4,103, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 34685 is 15.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.39%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,154.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 34685 premiums fallen 10.5%, spanning $4,102 to $4,752 (five-year average: $4,352), an annualized rate of -2.7% 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 34685 Compares

vs National Average
$4,102 vs $1,776
131% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$4,102 vs $4,870
16% below state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 34685, 2018–2022

$4,000$4,200$4,400$4,600$4,800 20182019202020212022 $4,102
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 34685.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,585 -
2019 $4,752 +3.7%
2020 $4,131 -13.1%
2021 $4,189 +1.4%
2022 $4,102 -2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,352
Premium Range
$4,102 - $4,752
Annual Change Rate
-2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 34685

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

  • Put ZIP 34685 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Florida compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 34685?
ZIP 34685 (Palm Harbor, FL) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $4,102 per year as of 2022, in the 98th percentile nationally, #203 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed -10.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palm Harbor, FL?
In ZIP 34685, insurers report a 15.0% loss ratio, a 3.39% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 34685 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 34685 lands in the 98th percentile: its $4,102/yr average is 131% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 34685?
ZIP 34685 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 34685 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 34685 have ranged from $4,102 to $4,752, with a 5-year average of $4,352. The annualized change rate is -2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 34685 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 34685 runs 16% below the Florida state average ($4,870/yr vs this ZIP's $4,102/yr), ranking #203 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.