ZIP 68521 · Lancaster County

Lincoln, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68521, Lincoln, Nebraska.

65.7%
Loss ratio
2.04%
Nonrenewal rate
#275 of 288
Nebraska rank
847
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lincoln, NE (ZIP 68521) runs $1,966/yr on average: the 74th percentile nationally and 11% above the U.S. average.

$1,966
Avg premium (2022)
+11%
vs U.S. average
+15.8%
since 2018
74th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,966/yr
+15.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
65.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.97%
Avg severity: $9,965
Nonrenewal Rate
2.04%
+200.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68521 (Lincoln, NE)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 68521 (Lincoln, NE) runs $1,966 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 847 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 11% above that mark and lands in the 74th national percentile. Compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473, this ZIP runs 20% below, ranking #275 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Lincoln (ZIP 68522) at $1,962, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 65.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 12.97%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,965. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.04%, a rise of 200.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 68521 premiums risen 15.8%, spanning $1,697 to $1,966 (five-year average: $1,847), an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 68521 Compares

vs National Average
$1,966 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$1,966 vs $2,473
20% below state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68521, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,966
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68521.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,697 -
2019 $1,811 +6.7%
2020 $1,854 +2.4%
2021 $1,908 +2.9%
2022 $1,966 +3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,847
Premium Range
$1,697 - $1,966
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 68521

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 68521 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Nebraska compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 68521?
ZIP 68521 (Lincoln, NE) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,966 per year as of 2022 (74th percentile, #275 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska). Premiums have changed +15.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lincoln, NE?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 68521: a claims frequency of 12.97%, a loss ratio of 65.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.04%, placing this ZIP in the 74th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68521 compared to the national average?
At $1,966/yr, ZIP 68521 runs 11% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 74th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68521?
Insurers decline to renew 2.04% of policies in ZIP 68521 in Nebraska, a rise of 200.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68521 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 68521 runs $1,697-$1,966 (5-year average $1,847). The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 68521 compare to the Nebraska state average?
The Nebraska state average is $2,473/yr; ZIP 68521 averages $1,966/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #275 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.