ZIP 68505 · Lancaster County

Lincoln, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68505, Lincoln, Nebraska.

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

The verdict

Lincoln, NE (ZIP 68505) averages $1,932/yr for homeowners insurance, 9% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally.

$1,932
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
+17.3%
since 2018
73rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,932/yr
+17.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.00%
Avg severity: $6,660
Nonrenewal Rate
2.00%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 68505

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 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.

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.