ZIP 68508 · Lancaster County

Lincoln, NE Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 68508, Lincoln, Nebraska averages $2,087/yr.

28.8%
Loss ratio
1.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#260 of 288
Nebraska rank
1,892
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Lincoln, NE sits #5,537 nationally on average premium ($2,087) versus #8,286 on nonrenewal rate (1.13%).

$2,087
Avg premium (2022)
#5,537
of 25,593 on premium
#8,286
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
78th
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
36/100
68508 - 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
$2,087/yr
Avg premium, 22nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
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 68508's premium sits nationally

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

$2,087 Higher than most more expensive than 78% 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 68508. 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 68508; 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 $1,932/yr · 2.00%
  • ZIP 69360 · Rushville $1,994/yr · 3.03%
  • ZIP 68510 · Lincoln $2,032/yr · 2.00%
  • ZIP 68508 · Lincoln (this ZIP) $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)
$2,087/yr
Above-median premium
+17.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.8%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.91%
Avg severity: $7,590
Nonrenewal Rate
1.13%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-16.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68508 (Lincoln, NE)

Homeowners in ZIP 68508 (Lincoln, NE) pay an average of $2,087 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,892 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 18% above that mark and lands in the 78th national percentile. Compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473, this ZIP runs 16% below, ranking #260 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Ord (ZIP 68862) at $2,088, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 68508 is 28.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.91%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,590. Insurers decline to renew 1.13% of policies in ZIP 68508 at expiration, a drop of 16.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 68508 have risen by 17.0%, ranging from $1,783 to $2,087 with a five-year average of $1,895, an annualized rate of +4.0% per year.

Lancaster County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 90.7 (Relatively Moderate), 91st percentile nationally and #2 of 79 Nebraska counties - 205% above the state mean of 29.7. Dominant mapped hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 14.8 · Community Resilience 96.6. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 68508 Compares

vs National Average
$2,087 vs $1,776
18% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,087 vs $2,473
16% below state avg
National Percentile
78th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68508, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,087
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68508.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,783 -
2019 $1,835 +2.9%
2020 $1,813 -1.2%
2021 $1,956 +7.9%
2022 $2,087 +6.7%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 68508, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,895
Premium Range
$1,783 - $2,087
Annual Change Rate
+4.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Lancaster County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 68508 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.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Nebraska for ZIP 68508

Cross-state peers for ZIP 68508: 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 ($2,087/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.13% 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 68508?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 68508 (Lincoln, NE) averages $2,087 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 78th percentile, #260 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska. Premiums have changed +17.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lincoln, NE?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 68508: a claims frequency of 7.91%, a loss ratio of 28.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.13%, placing this ZIP in the 78th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68508 compared to the national average?
ZIP 68508 premiums of $2,087/yr are 18% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 78th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68508?
Insurers decline to renew 1.13% of policies in ZIP 68508 in Nebraska, a drop of 16.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68508 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 68508 have ranged from $1,783 to $2,087, with a 5-year average of $1,895. The annualized change rate is +4.0% per year.
How does ZIP 68508 compare to the Nebraska state average?
The Nebraska state average is $2,473/yr; ZIP 68508 averages $2,087/yr, 16% below that figure, ranking #260 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 68508?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 68508 (Lancaster) is 90.7 - #2/79 in Nebraska, 91st national percentile, top hazard Tornado. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 68508

This ZIP's premiums run at the 78th 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.