ZIP 68402 · Lancaster County

Malcolm, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68402, Malcolm, Nebraska.

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

The verdict

At $2,773/yr, Malcolm, NE (ZIP 68402) sits in the 93rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 56% above the U.S. average.

$2,773
Avg premium (2022)
+56%
vs U.S. average
+15.9%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,773/yr
+15.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
364.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
20.90%
Avg severity: $48,318
Nonrenewal Rate
0.82%
-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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 68402

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

  • Put ZIP 68402 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Nebraska compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Nebraska 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 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.

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.