ZIP 68359 · Saline County

Friend, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68359, Friend, Nebraska.

67.1%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#100 of 288
Nebraska rank
5
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Friend, NE (ZIP 68359) runs $2,537/yr on average: the 90th percentile nationally and 43% above the U.S. average.

$2,537
Avg premium (2022)
+43%
vs U.S. average
+16.5%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,537/yr
+16.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
67.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.40%
Avg severity: $20,265
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
-8.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68359 (Friend, NE)

Homeowners in ZIP 68359 (Friend, NE) pay an average of $2,537 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. That is 43% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 90th percentile nationally. Nebraska homeowners pay $2,473 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (above), ranking #100 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Elm Creek (ZIP 68836) at $2,536, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 67.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 8.40% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,265. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.84%, a drop of 8.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 68359 have risen by 16.5%, ranging from $2,177 to $2,537 with a five-year average of $2,340, an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 68359 Compares

vs National Average
$2,537 vs $1,776
43% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,537 vs $2,473
3% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68359, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,537
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68359.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,177 -
2019 $2,193 +0.7%
2020 $2,337 +6.6%
2021 $2,457 +5.1%
2022 $2,537 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,340
Premium Range
$2,177 - $2,537
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 68359

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

  • Put ZIP 68359 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Nebraska's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Nebraska 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 68359?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 68359 (Friend, NE): $2,537/year as of 2022, the 90th national percentile, #100 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska. Premiums have changed +16.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Friend, NE?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 68359: a claims frequency of 8.40%, a loss ratio of 67.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.84%, placing this ZIP in the 90th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68359 compared to the national average?
ZIP 68359 premiums of $2,537/yr are 43% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 90th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68359?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68359 is 0.84%, a drop of 8.4% over the past 5 years in Nebraska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68359 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 68359 have ranged from $2,177 to $2,537, with a 5-year average of $2,340. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 68359 compare to the Nebraska state average?
The Nebraska state average is $2,473/yr; ZIP 68359 averages $2,537/yr, 3% above that figure, ranking #100 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska 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.