ZIP 68402 · Lancaster County

Malcolm, NE Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 68402, Malcolm, Nebraska averages $2,773/yr.

364.1%
Loss ratio
0.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#51 of 288
Nebraska rank
14
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 68402 (Malcolm, NE) is #1,872 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #12,607 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,773
Avg premium (2022)
#1,872
of 25,593 on premium
#12,607
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
93rd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
36/100
68402 - Malcolm, NE

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,773/yr
Avg premium, 7th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
90.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
96.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 68402's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,773 Higher than most more expensive than 93% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 68402. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Nebraska, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 68402; crosshairs: Nebraska averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1529.0$2095.3$2661.5$3227.7$3793.90.1%2.0%3.9%5.8%7.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 69044 · Trenton $1,632/yr · 2.65%
  • ZIP 68503 · Lincoln $1,879/yr · 1.84%
  • ZIP 68505 · Lincoln $1,932/yr · 2.00%
  • ZIP 69360 · Rushville $1,994/yr · 3.03%
  • ZIP 68510 · Lincoln $2,032/yr · 2.00%
  • ZIP 68508 · Lincoln $2,087/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 68922 · Arapahoe $2,117/yr · 2.11%
  • ZIP 68788 · West Point $2,141/yr · 3.81%
  • ZIP 69336 · Bridgeport $2,164/yr · 2.68%
  • ZIP 68781 · Tilden $2,177/yr · 2.25%
  • ZIP 68640 · Genoa $2,200/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 68739 · Hartington $2,221/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 68776 · South Sioux City $2,239/yr · 2.07%
  • ZIP 68864 · Palmer $2,261/yr · 7.37%
  • ZIP 68632 · David City $2,271/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 68873 · Saint Paul $2,291/yr · 2.73%
  • ZIP 68305 · Auburn $2,301/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 68466 · Wymore $2,329/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 68516 · Lincoln $2,340/yr · 2.51%
  • ZIP 68463 · Weeping Water $2,351/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 68956 · Kenesaw $2,374/yr · 3.05%
  • ZIP 68361 · Geneva $2,387/yr · 2.88%
  • ZIP 69140 · Grant $2,391/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 68455 · Union $2,405/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 68313 · Beaver Crossing $2,421/yr · 5.56%
  • ZIP 68731 · Dakota City $2,435/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 69024 · Culbertson $2,451/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 68767 · Pierce $2,455/yr · 1.53%
  • ZIP 68025 · Fremont $2,463/yr · 2.84%
  • ZIP 68822 · Broken Bow $2,472/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 68527 · Lincoln $2,501/yr · 3.60%
  • ZIP 68045 · Oakland $2,524/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 68836 · Elm Creek $2,536/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 68349 · Elmwood $2,550/yr · 3.55%
  • ZIP 68122 · Omaha $2,591/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 68031 · Hooper $2,615/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 68758 · Newman Grove $2,627/yr · 2.97%
  • ZIP 68065 · Valparaiso $2,655/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 68845 · Kearney $2,668/yr · 3.21%
  • ZIP 68046 · Papillion $2,696/yr · 2.31%
  • ZIP 68044 · Nickerson $2,730/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 68402 · Malcolm (this ZIP) $2,773/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 68358 · Firth $2,798/yr · 2.45%
  • ZIP 68133 · Papillion $2,855/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 68523 · Lincoln $2,906/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 68059 · Springfield $2,978/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 68008 · Blair $3,079/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 68430 · Roca $3,194/yr · 2.76%
  • ZIP 68130 · Omaha $3,240/yr · 3.16%
  • ZIP 68069 · Waterloo $3,691/yr · 3.22%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,773/yr
Above-median premium
+15.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
364.1%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
20.90%
Avg severity: $48,318
Nonrenewal Rate
0.82%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-19.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68402 (Malcolm, NE)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 68402 (Malcolm, NE) runs $2,773 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 14 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 56% above that mark and lands in the 93rd national percentile. Nebraska homeowners pay $2,473 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (above), ranking #51 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Hubbard (ZIP 68741) at $2,775, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 68402 shows a 364.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 20.90%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $48,318. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.82%, a drop of 19.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 68402 costs have risen 15.9% since 2018, from a low of $2,392 to a high of $2,773, an annualized rate of +3.8% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 68402's county (Lancaster): score 90.7, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Tornado. That is #2 of 79 Nebraska counties and the 91st national percentile (205% above the 29.7 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 14.8 · Community Resilience 96.6. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 68402 Compares

vs National Average
$2,773 vs $1,776
56% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,773 vs $2,473
12% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68402, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,773
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68402.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,392 -
2019 $2,548 +6.5%
2020 $2,634 +3.4%
2021 $2,622 -0.5%
2022 $2,773 +5.8%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 68402, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,594
Premium Range
$2,392 - $2,773
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Lancaster County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 68402 via FIPS 31109. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
90.7
Relatively Moderate · 91st national percentile
In-state county rank
#2
of 79 Nebraska counties · state mean 29.7
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $42,158,494

Social Vulnerability Index 14.8 · Community Resilience 96.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Nebraska NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 68402's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 68402 in Lancaster County (NRI 90.7, hazard Tornado), both outside Nebraska. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,773/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.82% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 68402?
ZIP 68402 (Malcolm, NE) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,773 per year as of 2022, in the 93rd percentile nationally, #51 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska. Premiums have changed +15.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Malcolm, NE?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 68402: a claims frequency of 20.90% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.82%, against a loss ratio above 100% (364.1%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68402 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 68402 lands in the 93rd percentile: its $2,773/yr average is 56% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68402?
Insurers decline to renew 0.82% of policies in ZIP 68402 in Nebraska, a drop of 19.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68402 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 68402 runs $2,392-$2,773 (5-year average $2,594). The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 68402 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68402 has an average premium of $2,773/yr compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473/yr. This ZIP is 12% above the state average, ranking #51 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 68402?
Lancaster County scores 90.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 91st percentile nationally and #2 of 79 Nebraska counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Moderate, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Tornado Relatively High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 68402

This ZIP's premiums run at the 93rd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.