ZIP 97051 · Columbia County

Saint Helens, OR Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 97051, Saint Helens, Oregon averages $1,055/yr.

56.7%
Loss ratio
0.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#256 of 339
Oregon rank
127
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Saint Helens, OR (ZIP 97051) ranks #22,675 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,055/yr) but #17,292 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.53%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,055
Avg premium (2022)
#22,675
of 25,593 on premium
#17,292
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
11th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
64/100
97051 - Saint Helens, OR

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A
$1,055/yr
Avg premium, 89th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
70.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
65.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 97051's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,055 Among the lowest lower than 89% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 97051. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Oregon, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 97051; crosshairs: Oregon averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$761.1$1297.1$1833.1$2369.1$2905.10%1.3%2.5%3.8%5.1%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 97496 · Winston $859/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 97882 · Umatilla $890/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 97501 · Medford $932/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 97005 · Beaverton $949/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 97113 · Cornelius $965/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 97478 · Springfield $985/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 97361 · Monmouth $994/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 97230 · Portland $1,000/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 97123 · Hillsboro $1,014/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 97236 · Portland $1,021/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 97325 · Aumsville $1,031/yr · 0.14%
  • ZIP 97116 · Forest Grove $1,042/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 97883 · Union $1,052/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 97051 · Saint Helens (this ZIP) $1,055/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 97352 · Jefferson $1,061/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 97420 · Coos Bay $1,068/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 97423 · Coquille $1,072/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 97367 · Lincoln City $1,080/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 97360 · Mill City $1,088/yr · 1.63%
  • ZIP 97462 · Oakland $1,094/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 97526 · Grants Pass $1,106/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 97223 · Portland $1,116/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 97391 · Toledo $1,123/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 97627 · Keno $1,135/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 97366 · South Beach $1,143/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 97813 · Athena $1,148/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 97415 · Brookings $1,163/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 97442 · Glendale $1,169/yr · 2.40%
  • ZIP 97038 · Molalla $1,176/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 97836 · Heppner $1,183/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 97525 · Gold Hill $1,186/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 97039 · Moro $1,199/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 97534 · O Brien $1,212/yr · 2.68%
  • ZIP 97070 · Wilsonville $1,219/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 97830 · Fossil $1,233/yr · 2.02%
  • ZIP 97341 · Depoe Bay $1,259/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 97846 · Joseph $1,267/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 97130 · Manzanita $1,294/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 97522 · Butte Falls $1,317/yr · 4.00%
  • ZIP 97530 · Jacksonville $1,332/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 97119 · Gaston $1,342/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 97886 · Weston $1,370/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 97369 · Otter Rock $1,388/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 97497 · Wolf Creek $1,408/yr · 4.85%
  • ZIP 97857 · Lostine $1,422/yr · 3.88%
  • ZIP 97413 · Blue River $1,440/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 97232 · Portland $1,548/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 97019 · Corbett $1,614/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 97028 · Government Camp $1,715/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 97201 · Portland $2,808/yr · 1.23%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,055/yr
Below-median premium
+14.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.7%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.41%
Avg severity: $24,847
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-32.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97051 (Saint Helens, OR)

ZIP 97051 (Saint Helens, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,055 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 127 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 97051 comes in 41% below, the 11th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #256 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Drain (ZIP 97435) at $1,054, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 97051 is 56.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,847. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.53% in this ZIP, a drop of 32.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 97051 costs have risen 14.5% since 2018, from a low of $921 to a high of $1,055, an annualized rate of +3.5% per year.

Columbia County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 70.7 (Relatively Low), 71st percentile nationally and #21 of 36 Oregon counties - 11% above the state mean of 63.4. Dominant mapped hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 21.2 · Community Resilience 65.6. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 97051 Compares

vs National Average
$1,055 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,055 vs $1,199
12% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97051, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,055
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97051.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $921 -
2019 $948 +2.9%
2020 $960 +1.2%
2021 $1,015 +5.7%
2022 $1,055 +4.0%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 97051

5-Year Avg Premium
$980
Premium Range
$921 - $1,055
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Columbia County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 97051 via FIPS 41009. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
70.7
Relatively Low · 71st national percentile
In-state county rank
#21
of 36 Oregon counties · state mean 63.4
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $14,822,886

Social Vulnerability Index 21.2 · Community Resilience 65.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Oregon NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 97051's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 97051: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Oregon. County hazard context (Columbia, NRI 70.7) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,055/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.53% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 97051?
At just the 11th national percentile, #256 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon, homeowners in ZIP 97051 (Saint Helens, OR) pay a comparatively low $1,055 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +14.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Helens, OR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 97051: a claims frequency of 2.41%, a loss ratio of 56.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.53%, placing this ZIP in the 11th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97051 compared to the national average?
At $1,055/yr, ZIP 97051 runs 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97051?
Insurers decline to renew 0.53% of policies in ZIP 97051 in Oregon, a drop of 32.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97051 over 5 years?
ZIP 97051 premiums spanned $921 to $1,055 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $980. The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 97051 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97051 runs 12% below the Oregon state average ($1,199/yr vs this ZIP's $1,055/yr), ranking #256 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 97051?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 97051 (Columbia) is 70.7 - #21/36 in Oregon, 71st national percentile, top hazard Earthquake. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 97051

This ZIP's premiums run at the 11th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.