ZIP 69162 · Cheyenne County

Sidney, NE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 69162, Sidney, Nebraska.

106.3%
Loss ratio
1.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#163 of 288
Nebraska rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 69162 (Sidney, NE) homeowners insurance averages $2,390/yr, 86th percentile nationally, 35% above the U.S. norm.

$2,390
Avg premium (2022)
+35%
vs U.S. average
-6.5%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,390/yr
-6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
106.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
16.48%
Avg severity: $15,412
Nonrenewal Rate
1.46%
+73.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 69162 (Sidney, NE)

Homeowners in ZIP 69162 (Sidney, NE) pay an average of $2,390 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 69162 in the 86th percentile, 35% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Nebraska's average of $2,473, ZIP 69162 is 3% below, ranking #163 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Fairmont (ZIP 68354) at $2,389, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 106.3%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 16.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,412. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.46%, a rise of 73.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 69162 costs have fallen 6.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,224 to a high of $2,556, an annualized rate of -1.7% 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 69162 Compares

vs National Average
$2,390 vs $1,776
35% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,390 vs $2,473
3% below state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 69162, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,390
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 69162.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,556 -
2019 $2,370 -7.3%
2020 $2,224 -6.2%
2021 $2,337 +5.1%
2022 $2,390 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,375
Premium Range
$2,224 - $2,556
Annual Change Rate
-1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 69162

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

  • Put ZIP 69162 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Nebraska compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 69162?
ZIP 69162 (Sidney, NE) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,390 per year as of 2022, in the 86th percentile nationally, #163 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska. Premiums have changed -6.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sidney, NE?
Insurers in ZIP 69162 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 106.3%, alongside a claims frequency of 16.48% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.46%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 69162 compared to the national average?
ZIP 69162 premiums of $2,390/yr are 35% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 69162?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 69162 is 1.46%, a rise of 73.7% over the past 5 years in Nebraska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 69162 over 5 years?
ZIP 69162 premiums spanned $2,224 to $2,556 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,375. The annualized change rate is -1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 69162 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 69162 runs 3% below the Nebraska state average ($2,473/yr vs this ZIP's $2,390/yr), ranking #163 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.