ZIP 68523 · Lancaster County

Lincoln, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68523, Lincoln, Nebraska.

22.1%
Loss ratio
2.04%
Nonrenewal rate
#32 of 288
Nebraska rank
33
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lincoln, NE (ZIP 68523) runs $2,906/yr on average: the 94th percentile nationally and 64% above the U.S. average.

$2,906
Avg premium (2022)
+64%
vs U.S. average
+8.0%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,906/yr
+8.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.45%
Avg severity: $11,771
Nonrenewal Rate
2.04%
+597.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68523 (Lincoln, NE)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 68523 (Lincoln, NE) runs $2,906 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 33 reported policies. That is 64% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 94th percentile nationally. Against Nebraska's average of $2,473, ZIP 68523 is 18% above, ranking #32 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Martell (ZIP 68404) at $2,904, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 22.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 68523. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,771. 2.04% of ZIP 68523 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 597.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 68523 premiums risen 8.0%, spanning $2,690 to $2,906 (five-year average: $2,841), an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 68523 Compares

vs National Average
$2,906 vs $1,776
64% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,906 vs $2,473
18% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68523, 2018–2022

$2,650$2,700$2,750$2,800$2,850$2,900$2,950 20182019202020212022 $2,906
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68523.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,690 -
2019 $2,867 +6.6%
2020 $2,849 -0.6%
2021 $2,891 +1.5%
2022 $2,906 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,841
Premium Range
$2,690 - $2,906
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 68523

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

  • Compare ZIP 68523 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 68523?
At the 94th percentile nationally, #32 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska, ZIP 68523 (Lincoln, NE) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,906 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lincoln, NE?
In ZIP 68523, insurers report a 22.1% loss ratio, a 5.45% claims frequency, and a 2.04% nonrenewal rate, the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68523 compared to the national average?
ZIP 68523 premiums of $2,906/yr are 64% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68523?
ZIP 68523 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.04% in Nebraska, a rise of 597.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68523 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 68523 have ranged from $2,690 to $2,906, with a 5-year average of $2,841. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 68523 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68523 has an average premium of $2,906/yr compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473/yr. This ZIP is 18% above the state average, ranking #32 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.