ZIP 68876 · Buffalo County

Shelton, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68876, Shelton, Nebraska.

773.6%
Loss ratio
2.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#99 of 288
Nebraska rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 68876 (Shelton, NE) homeowners insurance averages $2,538/yr, 90th percentile nationally, 43% above the U.S. norm.

$2,538
Avg premium (2022)
+43%
vs U.S. average
+4.1%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,538/yr
+4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
773.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
79.29%
Avg severity: $24,759
Nonrenewal Rate
2.02%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68876 (Shelton, NE)

ZIP 68876 (Shelton, NE) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,538 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 68876 in the 90th percentile, 43% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Nebraska homeowners pay $2,473 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (above), ranking #99 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Dannebrog (ZIP 68831) at $2,538, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 773.6%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 68876. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 79.29%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,759. 2.02% of ZIP 68876 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 68876 costs have risen 4.1% since 2018, from a low of $2,432 to a high of $2,538, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 68876 Compares

vs National Average
$2,538 vs $1,776
43% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,538 vs $2,473
3% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68876, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550 20182019202020212022 $2,538
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68876.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,438 -
2019 $2,535 +4.0%
2020 $2,432 -4.1%
2021 $2,498 +2.7%
2022 $2,538 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,488
Premium Range
$2,432 - $2,538
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 68876

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

  • Put ZIP 68876 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 68876?
ZIP 68876 (Shelton, NE) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,538 per year as of 2022, in the 90th percentile nationally, #99 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska. Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Shelton, NE?
ZIP 68876 is running a loss ratio above 100% (773.6%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 79.29% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.02%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68876 compared to the national average?
At $2,538/yr, ZIP 68876 runs 43% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 90th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68876?
ZIP 68876 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.02% in Nebraska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68876 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 68876 have ranged from $2,432 to $2,538, with a 5-year average of $2,488. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 68876 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 68876 has an average premium of $2,538/yr compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average, ranking #99 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.