ZIP 68864 · Nance County

Palmer, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68864, Palmer, Nebraska.

35.4%
Loss ratio
7.37%
Nonrenewal rate
#213 of 288
Nebraska rank
2
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 68864 (Palmer, NE) homeowners insurance averages $2,261/yr, 83rd percentile nationally, 27% above the U.S. norm.

$2,261
Avg premium (2022)
+27%
vs U.S. average
+20.2%
since 2018
83rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,261/yr
+20.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.32%
Avg severity: $12,685
Nonrenewal Rate
7.37%
+489.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68864 (Palmer, NE)

Homeowners in ZIP 68864 (Palmer, NE) pay an average of $2,261 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 27% above that mark and lands in the 83rd national percentile. The Nebraska statewide average is $2,473 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #213 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Lodgepole (ZIP 69149) at $2,263, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 68864 is 35.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.32% of policies in ZIP 68864 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,685. 7.37% of ZIP 68864 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 489.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 68864 costs have risen 20.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,881 to a high of $2,261, an annualized rate of +4.7% 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 68864 Compares

vs National Average
$2,261 vs $1,776
27% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,261 vs $2,473
9% below state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68864, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,261
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68864.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,881 -
2019 $1,968 +4.6%
2020 $2,062 +4.8%
2021 $2,200 +6.7%
2022 $2,261 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,074
Premium Range
$1,881 - $2,261
Annual Change Rate
+4.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 68864

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Put ZIP 68864 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 68864?
At the 83rd percentile nationally, #213 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska, ZIP 68864 (Palmer, NE) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,261 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +20.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palmer, NE?
In ZIP 68864, insurers report a 35.4% loss ratio, a 6.32% claims frequency, and a 7.37% nonrenewal rate, the 83rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68864 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 68864 lands in the 83rd percentile: its $2,261/yr average is 27% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68864?
Insurers decline to renew 7.37% of policies in ZIP 68864 in Nebraska, a rise of 489.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68864 over 5 years?
ZIP 68864 premiums spanned $1,881 to $2,261 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,074. The annualized change rate is +4.7% per year.
How does ZIP 68864 compare to the Nebraska state average?
The Nebraska state average is $2,473/yr; ZIP 68864 averages $2,261/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #213 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.