ZIP 34983 · St. Lucie County

Port Saint Lucie, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 34983, Port Saint Lucie, Florida.

30.7%
Loss ratio
0.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#299 of 559
Florida rank
992
Policies

The verdict

Port Saint Lucie, FL (ZIP 34983) averages $3,068/yr for homeowners insurance, 73% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally.

$3,068
Avg premium (2022)
+73%
vs U.S. average
-12.4%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,068/yr
-12.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.29%
Avg severity: $14,986
Nonrenewal Rate
0.16%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 34983 (Port Saint Lucie, FL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 34983 (Port Saint Lucie, FL) runs $3,068 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 992 reported policies. That is 73% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally. Florida homeowners pay $4,870 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 37% (below), ranking #299 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Titusville (ZIP 32780) at $3,074, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 30.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 34983. 6.29% of policies in ZIP 34983 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,986. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.16% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 12.4% through 2022, ranging $3,068 to $3,860 with a 5-year average of $3,387, an annualized rate of -3.3% 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 34983 Compares

vs National Average
$3,068 vs $1,776
73% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$3,068 vs $4,870
37% below state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 34983, 2018–2022

$3,000$3,200$3,400$3,600$3,800$4,000 20182019202020212022 $3,068
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 34983.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,502 -
2019 $3,860 +10.2%
2020 $3,303 -14.4%
2021 $3,202 -3.0%
2022 $3,068 -4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,387
Premium Range
$3,068 - $3,860
Annual Change Rate
-3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 34983

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

  • Compare ZIP 34983 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 34983?
At the 95th percentile nationally, #299 of 559 ZIPs in Florida, ZIP 34983 (Port Saint Lucie, FL) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,068 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -12.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 34983: claims frequency (6.29%), loss ratio (30.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.16%), together placing this ZIP at the 95th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 34983 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 34983 lands in the 95th percentile: its $3,068/yr average is 73% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 34983?
Insurers decline to renew 0.16% of policies in ZIP 34983 in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 34983 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 34983 runs $3,068-$3,860 (5-year average $3,387). The annualized change rate is -3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 34983 compare to the Florida state average?
The Florida state average is $4,870/yr; ZIP 34983 averages $3,068/yr, 37% below that figure, ranking #299 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.