ZIP 68505 · Lancaster County

Lincoln, NE Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 68505, Lincoln, Nebraska averages $1,932/yr.

13.8%
Loss ratio
2.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#277 of 288
Nebraska rank
1,559
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Lincoln, NE (ZIP 68505) ranks #7,023 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,932/yr) but #2,839 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (2.00%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,932
Avg premium (2022)
#7,023
of 25,593 on premium
#2,839
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
73rd
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
33/100
68505 - Lincoln, 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
$1,932/yr
Avg premium, 27th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
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 68505's premium sits nationally

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

$1,932 Around the middle lower than 27% 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 68505. 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 68505; 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 49 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 (this ZIP) $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 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)
$1,932/yr
Above-median premium
+17.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.8%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.00%
Avg severity: $6,660
Nonrenewal Rate
2.00%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+210.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68505 (Lincoln, NE)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 68505 (Lincoln, NE) at $1,932 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,559 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 9% above that mark and lands in the 73rd national percentile. The Nebraska statewide average is $2,473 per year; this ZIP sits 22% below that figure, ranking #277 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Lemoyne (ZIP 69146) at $1,921, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 68505 shows a 13.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.00% of policies in ZIP 68505 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,660. 2.00% of ZIP 68505 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 210.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 68505 costs have risen 17.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,647 to a high of $1,932, an annualized rate of +4.1% per year.

FEMA NRI places Lancaster County in the upper risk band at 90.7 (Relatively Moderate): national 91st percentile, #2/79 inside Nebraska, and 205% above the 29.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 14.8 · Community Resilience 96.6. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 68505 Compares

vs National Average
$1,932 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$1,932 vs $2,473
22% below state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68505, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,932
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68505.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,647 -
2019 $1,773 +7.7%
2020 $1,815 +2.4%
2021 $1,872 +3.1%
2022 $1,932 +3.2%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 68505 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,808
Premium Range
$1,647 - $1,932
Annual Change Rate
+4.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Lancaster County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 68505 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 68505's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 68505: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Nebraska. County hazard context (Lancaster, NRI 90.7) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,932/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.00% 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 68505?
ZIP 68505 (Lincoln, NE) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,932 per year as of 2022 (73rd percentile, #277 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska). Premiums have changed +17.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lincoln, NE?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 68505: claims frequency (4.00%), loss ratio (13.8%), and nonrenewal rate (2.00%), together placing this ZIP at the 73rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68505 compared to the national average?
At $1,932/yr, ZIP 68505 runs 9% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 73rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68505?
ZIP 68505 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.00% in Nebraska, a rise of 210.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68505 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 68505 runs $1,647-$1,932 (5-year average $1,808). The annualized change rate is +4.1% per year.
How does ZIP 68505 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68505 runs 22% below the Nebraska state average ($2,473/yr vs this ZIP's $1,932/yr), ranking #277 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 68505?
County NRI 90.7 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 68505 via Lancaster County FIPS 31109. In-state rank #2 of 79; national percentile 91st; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 68505

This ZIP's premiums run at the 73rd 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.