ZIP 68526 Insurance Data
Lincoln, Nebraska · Lancaster County · 164 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 68526 (Lincoln, NE)
ZIP 68526 (Lincoln, NE) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,797 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 164 reported policies. That is 58% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 93th percentile nationally. Compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473, this ZIP runs 13% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 68526 is 4.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,079. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.65% in this ZIP, a rise of 197.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 68526 have risen by 20.4%, ranging from $2,322 to $2,797 with a five-year average of $2,566 — an annualized rate of +4.8% per year. 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 68526 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,322 | — |
| 2019 | $2,536 | +9.2% |
| 2020 | $2,517 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | $2,657 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | $2,797 | +5.3% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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