ZIP 34986 · St. Lucie County

Port Saint Lucie, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 34986, Port Saint Lucie, Florida.

40.4%
Loss ratio
0.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#321 of 559
Florida rank
462
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Port Saint Lucie, FL (ZIP 34986) runs $2,877/yr on average: the 94th percentile nationally and 62% above the U.S. average.

$2,877
Avg premium (2022)
+62%
vs U.S. average
-9.2%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,877/yr
-9.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.30%
Avg severity: $27,067
Nonrenewal Rate
0.52%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 34986 (Port Saint Lucie, FL)

Homeowners in ZIP 34986 (Port Saint Lucie, FL) pay an average of $2,877 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 462 reported policies. That is 62% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 94th percentile nationally. Against Florida's average of $4,870, ZIP 34986 is 41% below, ranking #321 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Jacksonville (ZIP 32204) at $2,884, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 34986 shows a 40.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,067. 0.52% of ZIP 34986 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 34986 costs have fallen 9.2% since 2018, from a low of $2,877 to a high of $3,438, an annualized rate of -2.4% 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 34986 Compares

vs National Average
$2,877 vs $1,776
62% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$2,877 vs $4,870
41% below state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 34986, 2018–2022

$2,800$3,000$3,200$3,400$3,600 20182019202020212022 $2,877
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 34986.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,168 -
2019 $3,438 +8.5%
2020 $3,239 -5.8%
2021 $3,081 -4.9%
2022 $2,877 -6.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,161
Premium Range
$2,877 - $3,438
Annual Change Rate
-2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 34986

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Put ZIP 34986 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 34986?
ZIP 34986 (Port Saint Lucie, FL) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,877 per year as of 2022, in the 94th percentile nationally, #321 of 559 ZIPs in Florida. Premiums have changed -9.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
In ZIP 34986, insurers report a 40.4% loss ratio, a 4.30% claims frequency, and a 0.52% nonrenewal rate, the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 34986 compared to the national average?
ZIP 34986 premiums of $2,877/yr are 62% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 34986?
ZIP 34986 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.52% in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 34986 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 34986 runs $2,877-$3,438 (5-year average $3,161). The annualized change rate is -2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 34986 compare to the Florida state average?
The Florida state average is $4,870/yr; ZIP 34986 averages $2,877/yr, 41% below that figure, ranking #321 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.