ZIP 68434 · Seward County

Seward, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68434, Seward, Nebraska.

783.4%
Loss ratio
1.88%
Nonrenewal rate
#175 of 288
Nebraska rank
20
Policies

The verdict

Seward, NE (ZIP 68434) averages $2,372/yr for homeowners insurance, 34% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally.

$2,372
Avg premium (2022)
+34%
vs U.S. average
+14.7%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,372/yr
+14.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
783.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
91.55%
Avg severity: $20,300
Nonrenewal Rate
1.88%
+619.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68434 (Seward, NE)

ZIP 68434 (Seward, NE) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,372 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 20 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 34% above that mark and lands in the 86th national percentile. Nebraska homeowners pay $2,473 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (below), ranking #175 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is York (ZIP 68467) at $2,373, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 68434 is 783.4%, meaning 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 91.55%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,300. 1.88% of ZIP 68434 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 619.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 68434 costs have risen 14.7% since 2018, from a low of $2,069 to a high of $2,372, an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 68434 Compares

vs National Average
$2,372 vs $1,776
34% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,372 vs $2,473
4% below state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68434, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,372
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68434.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,069 -
2019 $2,173 +5.0%
2020 $2,119 -2.5%
2021 $2,279 +7.5%
2022 $2,372 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,202
Premium Range
$2,069 - $2,372
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 68434

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

  • Put ZIP 68434 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
  • 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 68434?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 68434 (Seward, NE): $2,372/year as of 2022, the 86th national percentile, #175 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska. Premiums have changed +14.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Seward, NE?
ZIP 68434 is running a loss ratio above 100% (783.4%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 91.55% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.88%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68434 compared to the national average?
At $2,372/yr, ZIP 68434 runs 34% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68434?
ZIP 68434 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.88% in Nebraska, a rise of 619.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68434 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 68434 runs $2,069-$2,372 (5-year average $2,202). The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 68434 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68434 runs 4% below the Nebraska state average ($2,473/yr vs this ZIP's $2,372/yr), ranking #175 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.