ZIP 68421 · Nemaha County

Peru, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68421, Peru, Nebraska.

5.6%
Loss ratio
3.19%
Nonrenewal rate
#154 of 288
Nebraska rank
9
Policies

The verdict

At $2,407/yr, Peru, NE (ZIP 68421) sits in the 87th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 36% above the U.S. average.

$2,407
Avg premium (2022)
+36%
vs U.S. average
+6.7%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,407/yr
+6.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.13%
Avg severity: $6,360
Nonrenewal Rate
3.19%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68421 (Peru, NE)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 68421 (Peru, NE) at $2,407 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 36% above that mark and lands in the 87th national percentile. Against Nebraska's average of $2,473, ZIP 68421 is 3% below, ranking #154 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Dorchester (ZIP 68343) at $2,405, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 5.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.13%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,360. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 3.19% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 68421 costs have risen 6.7% since 2018, from a low of $2,169 to a high of $2,407, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 68421 Compares

vs National Average
$2,407 vs $1,776
36% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,407 vs $2,473
3% below state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68421, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,407
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68421.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,256 -
2019 $2,274 +0.8%
2020 $2,278 +0.2%
2021 $2,169 -4.8%
2022 $2,407 +11.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,277
Premium Range
$2,169 - $2,407
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 68421

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

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 68421?
ZIP 68421 (Peru, NE) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,407 per year as of 2022, in the 87th percentile nationally, #154 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska. Premiums have changed +6.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Peru, NE?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 68421: a claims frequency of 2.13%, a loss ratio of 5.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.19%, placing this ZIP in the 87th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68421 compared to the national average?
ZIP 68421 premiums of $2,407/yr are 36% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 87th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68421?
ZIP 68421 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.19% in Nebraska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68421 over 5 years?
ZIP 68421 premiums spanned $2,169 to $2,407 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,277. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 68421 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68421 runs 3% below the Nebraska state average ($2,473/yr vs this ZIP's $2,407/yr), ranking #154 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.