Oregon Homeowners Insurance

U.S. Treasury FIO data for 339 ZIP codes in Oregon (OR).

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO filings, Oregon ranks #48 of 51 by average premium ($1,199/yr) ≠ #35 of 50 by nonrenewal (0.88%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,199
State avg premium (#48 of 51)
#35
Nonrenewal of 50 (0.88%)

Premium rank counts states with a reported average premium, highest first, abbreviation tiebreak. Nonrenewal rank counts states that publish a rate. In-state ZIP #1s are separate extracts.

Oregon vs all states by ZIP-mean homeowners premium

Where this state's average ZIP premium sits among every state that reports one (lower is better for homeowners)

$1,199 Among the lowest premiums lower premium than 92% of 51 states

States, banded by ZIP-mean annual homeowners premium (FIO)

Each bar is a $0.001K-wide band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury FIO Homeowners Insurance Markets Report · 2018–2022

Homeowners in Oregon pay an average of $1,199 per year for home insurance - 32% below the national average of $1,776. That ranks Oregon as the 48th most expensive state out of 51 for homeowners insurance. Between 2018 and 2022, premiums rose by 13.9%; loss ratios near 100% suggest insurers are operating on thin margins in this state.

On five-year premium growth (2018–2022), Oregon ranks 7th out of 51 states. Its nonrenewal rate (0.88%) ranks 35th out of 50 - nonrenewal is an early warning indicator of insurer retreat, often tied to disaster risk.

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office - "Analyses of U.S. Homeowners Insurance Markets, 2018–2022." Premium values are five-year averages across all ZIP-level observations. See methodology for how the state rank and comparison are calculated.

How Oregon Compares

vs National Average
$1,199 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
Rank Among States
48th of 51
most expensive for homeowners insurance
Loss Ratio vs National
87.4% vs 58.0%
insurers pay out more per premium dollar here
Avg Premium
$1,199/yr
National avg: $1,776 (-32% below)
Premium Change
+13.9%
2018-2022 change
Avg Loss Ratio
87.4%
Claims paid vs premiums earned
Nonrenewal Rate
0.88%
+4.8% change

Data Snapshot: Oregon Homeowners Insurance

Across the 339 Oregon ZIP codes in the U.S. Treasury FIO data, the average annual home insurance premium is $1,199. That is an average of ZIP codes, in which a ZIP of a few hundred people counts the same as one of tens of thousands. Weighting each ZIP by its population, closer to what a typical Oregon homeowner pays, gives $1,289 per year. That is 32% below the national average of $1,776 per year reported by the Federal Insurance Office. Oregon ranks 48th most expensive out of 51 states and territories on annual premium, with ZIP-level observations ranging from $859 in 97496 to $2,808 in 97201.

Between 2018 and 2022, average premiums rose by 13.9% in Oregon, placing the state 7th nationally on five-year premium growth. The state-level loss ratio averaged 87.4%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins, which can precede rate filings. Nonrenewal rates, the share of policies insurers decline to extend at expiration, averaged 0.88% across the ZIP codes that report one (94% of the state's ZIP codes; those without a published rate are smaller and higher-premium on average, so this figure is likely conservative), a climb of 4.8% over the study period (ranking 35th out of 50 states).

Within Oregon, premium dispersion across ZIP codes is substantial: the most expensive ZIP (97201 in Portland) charges 227% more than the least expensive (97496 in Winston), reflecting local differences in catastrophe exposure, construction costs, and claims history. The FIO dataset aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so ZIP-level figures represent market averages rather than individual quotes; actual premiums vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is a FIO registry extract, not a quote or a recommendation.

How to read these figures: state averages on this page are computed from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, which the office collects directly from the largest homeowners insurers and reports at the ZIP-code level. A statewide average blends expensive coastal and wildfire-exposed markets with lower-cost inland areas, so the figure is a useful benchmark but will understate what some residents pay and overstate what others pay. The loss ratio is the share of every premium dollar that insurers returned as claims; sustained ratios near or above one signal a market under pressure, where rate increases, tighter underwriting, or nonrenewals tend to follow. Claim frequency and nonrenewal rates show how often policies result in claims and how often insurers decline to renew, both of which track local catastrophe exposure. Treat the state number as a registry average, then open the ZIP table below for the same filing year's local premium and nonrenewal extracts.

Loss Ratio Reading: Oregon

0%150%87%

Oregon statewide - FIO 2018-2022 average: 87% (Consumer-favorable) - near break-even, premium pressure likely in next renewal cycle.

ZIP Codes Tracked

339

Reporting Period

2018-2022

Source

U.S. Treasury FIO

Year Avg Premium Median Premium
2018 $1,052 $1,009
2019 $1,075 (+2.2%) $1,032
2020 $1,100 (+2.3%) $1,054
2021 $1,148 (+4.4%) $1,107
2022 $1,199 (+4.4%) $1,153

Average premium in Oregon, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,199
Average homeowners premium per year in Oregon.

All ZIP Codes in Oregon

339 ZIP codes sorted by premium (highest first). Click column headers to sort.

ZIP City Premium
97201 Portland $2,808
97205 Portland $2,650
97210 Portland $2,377
97034 Lake Oswego $2,053
97231 Portland $1,906
97209 Portland $1,844
97221 Portland $1,809
97102 Arch Cape $1,743
97028 Government Camp $1,715
97759 Sisters $1,682
97753 Powell Butte $1,676
97068 West Linn $1,665
97149 Neskowin $1,628
97434 Dorena $1,627
97134 Oceanside $1,619
97019 Corbett $1,614
97040 Mosier $1,609
97110 Cannon Beach $1,589
97239 Portland $1,589
97876 Summerville $1,586
97707 Bend $1,557
97109 Buxton $1,549
97232 Portland $1,548
97212 Portland $1,540
97488 Vida $1,539
97410 Azalea $1,518
97225 Portland $1,505
97035 Lake Oswego $1,489
97413 Blue River $1,440
97137 Saint Paul $1,432
97489 Walterville $1,430
97544 Williams $1,428
97017 Colton $1,427
97536 Prospect $1,426
97730 Camp Sherman $1,424
97857 Lostine $1,422
97004 Beavercreek $1,420
97371 Rickreall $1,416
97101 Amity $1,415
97227 Portland $1,413
97086 Happy Valley $1,412
97229 Portland $1,412
97042 Mulino $1,409
97497 Wolf Creek $1,408
97541 Trail $1,407
97486 Umpqua $1,404
97834 Halfway $1,402
97761 Warm Springs $1,395
97214 Portland $1,393
97369 Otter Rock $1,388

Natural-hazard context (FEMA NRI)

County National Risk Index scores joined to Oregon ZIP codes in the same FIO filing year. This is hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver table and not a quote.

Mean county risk score
82.6
11th of 50 states by mean score · national mean 69.3
Counties joined
36
Distinct county FIPS on Oregon FIO ZIPs
Most common top hazard
Earthquake
17 of 36 counties
Highest FEMA NRI counties in Oregon
County Risk score Rating Top hazard
Multnomah 98.5 Relatively High Earthquake
Lane 96.4 Relatively High Earthquake
Washington 96.0 Relatively High Earthquake
Counties with elevated FEMA hazard ratings in Oregon
Hazard Elevated counties Share of joined
Winter weather 7 19%
Earthquake 6 17%
Flooding 5 14%
Wildfire 5 14%

Elevated = FEMA Relatively High or Very High rating on that hazard column. Ratings are independent per hazard; a county can appear in more than one row.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · research board: top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide states with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for Oregon: nearest other states by average homeowners premium and by statewide nonrenewal rate. These are cross-state neighborhoods, not the in-state ZIP table above.

Similar average premium

Nearest states by average homeowners premium ($1,199/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest states by average nonrenewal rate (0.88% here).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average homeowners insurance cost in Oregon?
Averaged across the 339 Oregon ZIP codes in the U.S. Treasury FIO data, the annual homeowners premium is $1,199 ($1,289 when each ZIP is weighted by population, which is closer to what a typical homeowner pays). This is 32% below the national average of $1,776.
How have insurance premiums changed in Oregon?
Oregon homeowners insurance premiums changed by +13.9% between 2018 and 2022. The average loss ratio is 87.4%, meaning insurers pay out that percentage of earned premiums in claims.
Which ZIP code has the most expensive insurance in Oregon?
The most expensive ZIP code for homeowners insurance in Oregon is 97201, with an average premium of $2,808/yr. The most affordable is 97496 at $859/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate for Oregon homeowners insurance?
Averaged across the Oregon ZIP codes that report one (94% of the state's ZIP codes), the nonrenewal rate is 0.88%. This rate has changed by +4.8% from 2018 to 2022. Nonrenewals occur when an insurer declines to renew an existing policy at expiration. ZIP 97201 has the highest nonrenewal rate in the state at 1.23%.
What is a loss ratio and what does Oregon's mean?
A loss ratio measures how much an insurer pays out in claims compared to premiums collected. Oregon's average loss ratio is 87.4%. Ratios above 100% indicate insurers are paying more in claims than they collect, which often leads to premium increases.
How often do homeowners file insurance claims in Oregon?
The average claim frequency in Oregon is 3.02%, meaning that percentage of policies result in a claim each year. The average claim severity (cost per claim) is $26,677. Higher claim frequency and severity typically correlate with higher premiums.
What natural hazards drive risk in Oregon?
Across 36 FEMA National Risk Index counties that join to Oregon ZIP codes in the FIO file, the mean county risk score is 82.6 (19% above the 50-state mean of 69.3). The most common county-level top hazard is Earthquake (17 of 36 counties). Elevated (Relatively High or Very High) county ratings concentrate in Winter weather (7), Earthquake (6), Flooding (5). NRI scores are county hazard/vulnerability context from FEMA; they are not premiums and are not a quote.

Oregon in the FIO registry

State averages sit next to ZIP-level premium and nonrenewal extracts from the same filing year.

  • Oregon ZIP premiums and nonrenewal rates in the same table. ZIP table
  • National premium board versus the population-floored nonrenewal board. Rankings
  • How competition ranks and dual boards are derived. Methodology

State figures are five-year ZIP-level averages from U.S. Treasury FIO data, a benchmark, not a quote for any individual home.

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

Source data: U.S. Treasury FIO · FEMA National Risk Index · NOAA Storm Events. See our methodology.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This state's figures are rendered directly from 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.