ZIP 83501 · Nez Perce County

Lewiston, ID Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 83501, Lewiston, Idaho.

27.0%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#191 of 210
Idaho rank
48
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 83501 (Lewiston, ID) homeowners insurance averages $1,002/yr, 8th percentile nationally, 44% below the U.S. norm.

$1,002
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
since 2018
8th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,002/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.20%
Avg severity: $12,301
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
+175.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 83501 (Lewiston, ID)

ZIP 83501 (Lewiston, ID) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,002 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 48 reported policies. That is 44% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 8th percentile nationally. The Idaho statewide average is $1,321 per year; this ZIP sits 24% below that figure, ranking #191 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho by premium. The closest-priced peer within Idaho is Coeur D Alene (ZIP 83815) at $1,005, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 83501 is 27.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,301. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.84%, a rise of 175.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.6% through 2022, ranging $906 to $1,002 with a 5-year average of $949, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 83501 Compares

vs National Average
$1,002 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Idaho Average
$1,002 vs $1,321
24% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 83501, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,002
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 83501.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $906 -
2019 $928 +2.5%
2020 $937 +1.0%
2021 $971 +3.7%
2022 $1,002 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$949
Premium Range
$906 - $1,002
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 83501

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 83501 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Idaho compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Idaho 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 83501?
At just the 8th national percentile, #191 of 210 ZIPs in Idaho, homeowners in ZIP 83501 (Lewiston, ID) pay a comparatively low $1,002 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lewiston, ID?
In ZIP 83501, insurers report a 27.0% loss ratio, a 2.20% claims frequency, and a 0.84% nonrenewal rate, the 8th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 83501 compared to the national average?
ZIP 83501 premiums of $1,002/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 8th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 83501?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 83501 is 0.84%, a rise of 175.7% over the past 5 years in Idaho.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 83501 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 83501 have ranged from $906 to $1,002, with a 5-year average of $949. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 83501 compare to the Idaho state average?
ZIP 83501 has an average premium of $1,002/yr compared to the Idaho state average of $1,321/yr. This ZIP is 24% below the state average, ranking #191 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho 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.