ZIP 34990 Insurance Data

Palm City, Florida · Martin County · 115 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$5,171/yr
-2.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
231.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.93%
Avg severity: $202,196
Nonrenewal Rate
0.28%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 34990 (Palm City, FL)

ZIP 34990 (Palm City, FL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $5,171 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 115 reported policies. That is 191% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 99th percentile nationally. Compared to the Florida state average of $4,870, this ZIP runs 6% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 34990 is 231.9%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.93%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $202,196. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.28% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 34990 have fallen by 2.9%, ranging from $5,005 to $5,387 with a five-year average of $5,216 — an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 34990 Compares

vs National Average
$5,171 vs $1,776
191% above national avg
vs Florida Average
$5,171 vs $4,870
6% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $5,323
2019 $5,387 +1.2%
2020 $5,005 -7.1%
2021 $5,195 +3.8%
2022 $5,171 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$5,216
Premium Range
$5,005 - $5,387
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% 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 34990?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 34990 (Palm City, FL) is $5,171 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palm City, FL?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.93% in this ZIP), loss ratio (231.9%), and nonrenewal rates (0.28%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 34990 compared to the national average?
ZIP 34990 premiums of $5,171/yr are 191% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 99th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 34990?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 34990 is 0.28%. 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 34990 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 34990 have ranged from $5,005 to $5,387, with a 5-year average of $5,216. The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 34990 compare to the Florida state average?
ZIP 34990 has an average premium of $5,171/yr compared to the Florida state average of $4,870/yr. This ZIP is 6% above the state average.

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