ZIP 97018 · Columbia County

Columbia City, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97018, Columbia City, Oregon.

31.2%
Loss ratio
0.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#207 of 339
Oregon rank
939
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Columbia City, OR (ZIP 97018) runs $1,114/yr on average: the 16th percentile nationally and 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,114
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+16.9%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,114/yr
+16.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.10%
Avg severity: $16,564
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
-10.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97018 (Columbia City, OR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 97018 (Columbia City, OR) at $1,114 per year for 2022 across approximately 939 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 97018 in the 16th percentile, 37% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #207 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Salem (ZIP 97317) at $1,114, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 31.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 97018. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.10%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,564. Insurers decline to renew 0.57% of policies in ZIP 97018 at expiration, a drop of 10.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 97018 premiums risen 16.9%, spanning $952 to $1,114 (five-year average: $1,017), an annualized rate of +4.0% 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 97018 Compares

vs National Average
$1,114 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,114 vs $1,199
7% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97018, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,114
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97018.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $952 -
2019 $960 +0.9%
2020 $1,012 +5.4%
2021 $1,048 +3.5%
2022 $1,114 +6.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,017
Premium Range
$952 - $1,114
Annual Change Rate
+4.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97018

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 97018?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 97018 (Columbia City, OR) is comparatively affordable at $1,114 per year as of 2022, just the 16th percentile nationally, #207 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +16.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Columbia City, OR?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 97018: claims frequency (2.10%), loss ratio (31.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.57%), together placing this ZIP at the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97018 compared to the national average?
At $1,114/yr, ZIP 97018 runs 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97018?
ZIP 97018 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.57% in Oregon, a drop of 10.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97018 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 97018 have ranged from $952 to $1,114, with a 5-year average of $1,017. The annualized change rate is +4.0% per year.
How does ZIP 97018 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97018 has an average premium of $1,114/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average, ranking #207 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon 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.