ZIP 96797 · Honolulu County

Waipahu, HI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96797, Waipahu, Hawaii.

35.7%
Loss ratio
0.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#19 of 25
Hawaii rank
813
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 96797 (Waipahu, HI) homeowners insurance averages $1,577/yr, 52nd percentile nationally, 11% below the U.S. norm.

$1,577
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+12.0%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,577/yr
+12.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.08%
Avg severity: $18,260
Nonrenewal Rate
0.30%
-7.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96797 (Waipahu, HI)

Homeowners in ZIP 96797 (Waipahu, HI) pay an average of $1,577 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 813 reported policies. That is 11% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally. Hawaii homeowners pay $2,130 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 26% (below), ranking #19 of 25 tracked ZIPs in Hawaii by premium. The closest-priced peer within Hawaii is Hilo (ZIP 96720) at $1,565, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 96797 is 35.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.08% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,260. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.30% in this ZIP, a drop of 7.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 96797 premiums risen 12.0%, spanning $1,407 to $1,577 (five-year average: $1,481), an annualized rate of +2.9% 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 96797 Compares

vs National Average
$1,577 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Hawaii Average
$1,577 vs $2,130
26% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96797, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,577
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96797.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,408 -
2019 $1,407 -0.0%
2020 $1,460 +3.7%
2021 $1,551 +6.3%
2022 $1,577 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,481
Premium Range
$1,407 - $1,577
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96797

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

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 96797?
At the 52nd percentile nationally, #19 of 25 ZIPs in Hawaii, ZIP 96797 (Waipahu, HI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,577 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +12.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waipahu, HI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 96797: a claims frequency of 3.08%, a loss ratio of 35.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.30%, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96797 compared to the national average?
ZIP 96797 premiums of $1,577/yr are 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96797?
Insurers decline to renew 0.30% of policies in ZIP 96797 in Hawaii, a drop of 7.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96797 over 5 years?
ZIP 96797 premiums spanned $1,407 to $1,577 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,481. The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 96797 compare to the Hawaii state average?
ZIP 96797 runs 26% below the Hawaii state average ($2,130/yr vs this ZIP's $1,577/yr), ranking #19 of 25 tracked ZIPs in Hawaii 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.