ZIP 96738 · Hawaii County
Waikoloa, HI Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96738, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
- 46.2%
- Loss ratio
- 0.09%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #23 of 25
- Hawaii rank
- 28
- Policies
The verdict
Waikoloa, HI (ZIP 96738) averages $1,480/yr for homeowners insurance, 17% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally.
- $1,480
- Avg premium (2022)
- -17%
- vs U.S. average
- +14.5%
- since 2018
- 45th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 96738 (Waikoloa, HI)
ZIP 96738 (Waikoloa, HI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,480 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 28 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 96738 comes in 17% below, the 45th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Hawaii's average of $2,130, ZIP 96738 is 31% below, ranking #23 of 25 tracked ZIPs in Hawaii by premium. The closest-priced peer within Hawaii is Wailuku (ZIP 96793) at $1,529, 3% above this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 46.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.82%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $37,514. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.09%, a drop of 12.5% 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 14.5% through 2022, ranging $1,293 to $1,480 with a 5-year average of $1,388, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 96738 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 96738, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,293 | - |
| 2019 | $1,305 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | $1,410 | +8.1% |
| 2021 | $1,454 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $1,480 | +1.8% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 96738
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 96738 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Hawaii compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Hawaii 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
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