ZIP 68508 · Lancaster County

Lincoln, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68508, Lincoln, Nebraska.

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

The verdict

At $2,087/yr, Lincoln, NE (ZIP 68508) sits in the 78th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 18% above the U.S. average.

$2,087
Avg premium (2022)
+18%
vs U.S. average
+17.0%
since 2018
78th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,087/yr
+17.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.91%
Avg severity: $7,590
Nonrenewal Rate
1.13%
-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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 68508

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

  • Put ZIP 68508 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
  • 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 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.

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.