ZIP 34990 · Martin County

Palm City, FL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 34990, Palm City, Florida.

231.9%
Loss ratio
0.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#145 of 559
Florida rank
115
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 34990 (Palm City, FL) homeowners insurance averages $5,171/yr, 99th percentile nationally, 191% above the U.S. norm.

$5,171
Avg premium (2022)
+191%
vs U.S. average
-2.9%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

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

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)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 34990 (Palm City, FL) at $5,171 per year for 2022 across approximately 115 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 34990 comes in 191% above, the 99th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Florida homeowners pay $4,870 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (above), ranking #145 of 559 tracked ZIPs in Florida by premium. The closest-priced peer within Florida is Flagler Beach (ZIP 32136) at $5,163, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

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. 5.93% of policies in ZIP 34990 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $202,196. Insurers decline to renew 0.28% of policies in ZIP 34990 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-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.

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 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

Average premium in ZIP 34990, 2018–2022

$4,900$5,000$5,100$5,200$5,300$5,400$5,500 20182019202020212022 $5,171
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 34990.
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)

What this means for ZIP 34990

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

  • Put ZIP 34990 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
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 34990?
At the 99th percentile nationally, #145 of 559 ZIPs in Florida, ZIP 34990 (Palm City, FL) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $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?
Insurers in ZIP 34990 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 231.9%, alongside a claims frequency of 5.93% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.28%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 34990 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 34990 lands in the 99th percentile: its $5,171/yr average is 191% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 34990?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 34990 is 0.28% in Florida.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 34990 over 5 years?
ZIP 34990 premiums spanned $5,005 to $5,387 across the 2018-2022 window, 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 runs 6% above the Florida state average ($4,870/yr vs this ZIP's $5,171/yr), ranking #145 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.