ZIP 68959 · Kearney County

Minden, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 68959, Minden, Nebraska.

122.4%
Loss ratio
5.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#112 of 288
Nebraska rank
5
Policies

The verdict

Minden, NE (ZIP 68959) averages $2,506/yr for homeowners insurance, 41% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally.

$2,506
Avg premium (2022)
+41%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,506/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
122.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
24.68%
Avg severity: $12,432
Nonrenewal Rate
5.16%
+892.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 68959 (Minden, NE)

ZIP 68959 (Minden, NE) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,506 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 5 reported policies. That is 41% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 89th percentile nationally. Nebraska homeowners pay $2,473 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (above), ranking #112 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Homer (ZIP 68030) at $2,507, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 122.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 68959. 24.68% of policies in ZIP 68959 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,432. Insurers decline to renew 5.16% of policies in ZIP 68959 at expiration, a rise of 892.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 68959 premiums risen 8.3%, spanning $2,314 to $2,506 (five-year average: $2,424), an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 68959 Compares

vs National Average
$2,506 vs $1,776
41% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,506 vs $2,473
1% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 68959, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550 20182019202020212022 $2,506
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 68959.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,314 -
2019 $2,379 +2.8%
2020 $2,427 +2.1%
2021 $2,494 +2.7%
2022 $2,506 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,424
Premium Range
$2,314 - $2,506
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 68959

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

  • Compare ZIP 68959 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Nebraska's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Nebraska overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 68959?
ZIP 68959 (Minden, NE) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,506 per year as of 2022, in the 89th percentile nationally, #112 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska. Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Minden, NE?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 68959: a claims frequency of 24.68% and a nonrenewal rate of 5.16%, against a loss ratio above 100% (122.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 68959 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 68959 lands in the 89th percentile: its $2,506/yr average is 41% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68959?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 68959 is 5.16%, a rise of 892.6% over the past 5 years in Nebraska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 68959 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 68959 runs $2,314-$2,506 (5-year average $2,424). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 68959 compare to the Nebraska state average?
The Nebraska state average is $2,473/yr; ZIP 68959 averages $2,506/yr, 1% above that figure, ranking #112 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.