ZIP 83840 · Bonner County

Kootenai, ID Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 83840, Kootenai, Idaho.

14.6%
Loss ratio
2.10%
Nonrenewal rate
#187 of 210
Idaho rank
1,041
Policies

The verdict

Kootenai, ID (ZIP 83840) averages $1,015/yr for homeowners insurance, 43% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally.

$1,015
Avg premium (2022)
-43%
vs U.S. average
+19.5%
since 2018
9th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,015/yr
+19.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.40%
Avg severity: $10,601
Nonrenewal Rate
2.10%
+143.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 83840 (Kootenai, ID)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 83840 (Kootenai, ID) runs $1,015 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,041 reported policies. That is 43% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 9th percentile nationally. Compared to the Idaho state average of $1,321, this ZIP runs 23% below, ranking #187 of 210 tracked ZIPs in Idaho by premium. The closest-priced peer within Idaho is Twin Falls (ZIP 83301) at $1,013, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 83840 is 14.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,601. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.10% in this ZIP, a rise of 143.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 83840 premiums risen 19.5%, spanning $838 to $1,015 (five-year average: $915), an annualized rate of +4.6% 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 83840 Compares

vs National Average
$1,015 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs Idaho Average
$1,015 vs $1,321
23% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 83840, 2018–2022

$800$850$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,015
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 83840.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $849 -
2019 $838 -1.2%
2020 $885 +5.5%
2021 $988 +11.7%
2022 $1,015 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$915
Premium Range
$838 - $1,015
Annual Change Rate
+4.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 83840

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

  • Put ZIP 83840 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 83840?
ZIP 83840 (Kootenai, ID) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 9th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,015 per year, #187 of 210 ZIPs in Idaho. Premiums have changed +19.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kootenai, ID?
In ZIP 83840, insurers report a 14.6% loss ratio, a 1.40% claims frequency, and a 2.10% nonrenewal rate, the 9th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 83840 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 83840 lands in the 9th percentile: its $1,015/yr average is 43% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 83840?
Insurers decline to renew 2.10% of policies in ZIP 83840 in Idaho, a rise of 143.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 83840 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 83840 runs $838-$1,015 (5-year average $915). The annualized change rate is +4.6% per year.
How does ZIP 83840 compare to the Idaho state average?
ZIP 83840 has an average premium of $1,015/yr compared to the Idaho state average of $1,321/yr. This ZIP is 23% below the state average, ranking #187 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.