ZIP 97049 · Clackamas County

Rhododendron, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97049, Rhododendron, Oregon.

84.4%
Loss ratio
0.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#147 of 339
Oregon rank
4
Policies

The verdict

At $1,181/yr, Rhododendron, OR (ZIP 97049) sits in the 22nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 33% below the U.S. average.

$1,181
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+11.9%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,181/yr
+11.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
84.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.80%
Avg severity: $26,242
Nonrenewal Rate
0.62%
-34.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97049 (Rhododendron, OR)

Homeowners in ZIP 97049 (Rhododendron, OR) pay an average of $1,181 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% below that mark and lands in the 22nd national percentile. Against Oregon's average of $1,199, ZIP 97049 is 1% below, ranking #147 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Portland (ZIP 97211) at $1,181, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 97049 is 84.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.80%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,242. Insurers decline to renew 0.62% of policies in ZIP 97049 at expiration, a drop of 34.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 11.9% through 2022, ranging $1,052 to $1,181 with a 5-year average of $1,101, an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 97049 Compares

vs National Average
$1,181 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,181 vs $1,199
1% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97049, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,181
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97049.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,056 -
2019 $1,052 -0.3%
2020 $1,112 +5.6%
2021 $1,106 -0.5%
2022 $1,181 +6.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,101
Premium Range
$1,052 - $1,181
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97049

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

  • Compare ZIP 97049 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Oregon's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Oregon 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 97049?
At the 22nd percentile nationally, #147 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon, ZIP 97049 (Rhododendron, OR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,181 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +11.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rhododendron, OR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 97049: a claims frequency of 3.80%, a loss ratio of 84.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.62%, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97049 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 97049 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,181/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97049?
ZIP 97049 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.62% in Oregon, a drop of 34.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97049 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97049 runs $1,052-$1,181 (5-year average $1,101). The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 97049 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97049 has an average premium of $1,181/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 1% below the state average, ranking #147 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.