ZIP 68443 · Johnson County

Sterling, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68443, Sterling, Nebraska.

43.1%
Loss ratio
1.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#216 of 288
Nebraska rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sterling, NE (ZIP 68443) runs $2,252/yr on average: the 83rd percentile nationally and 27% above the U.S. average.

$2,252
Avg premium (2022)
+27%
vs U.S. average
+8.9%
since 2018
83rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,252/yr
+8.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.09%
Avg severity: $10,681
Nonrenewal Rate
1.65%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68443 (Sterling, NE)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 68443 (Sterling, NE) at $2,252 per year for 2022 across approximately 3 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 68443 in the 83rd percentile, 27% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Nebraska's average of $2,473, ZIP 68443 is 9% below, ranking #216 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Lincoln (ZIP 68502) at $2,254, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 68443 shows a 43.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 9.09%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,681. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.65%, 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 68443 costs have risen 8.9% since 2018, from a low of $2,025 to a high of $2,252, an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 68443 Compares

vs National Average
$2,252 vs $1,776
27% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,252 vs $2,473
9% below state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68443, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,252
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68443.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,068 -
2019 $2,184 +5.6%
2020 $2,025 -7.3%
2021 $2,208 +9.1%
2022 $2,252 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,147
Premium Range
$2,025 - $2,252
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 68443

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

  • Compare ZIP 68443 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 68443?
At the 83rd percentile nationally, #216 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska, ZIP 68443 (Sterling, NE) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,252 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sterling, NE?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 68443: claims frequency (9.09%), loss ratio (43.1%), and nonrenewal rate (1.65%), together placing this ZIP at the 83rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68443 compared to the national average?
ZIP 68443 premiums of $2,252/yr are 27% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 83rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68443?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68443 is 1.65% in Nebraska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68443 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 68443 have ranged from $2,025 to $2,252, with a 5-year average of $2,147. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 68443 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68443 has an average premium of $2,252/yr compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #216 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.