ZIP 97051 · Columbia County

Saint Helens, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97051, Saint Helens, Oregon.

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

The verdict

At $1,055/yr, Saint Helens, OR (ZIP 97051) sits in the 11th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 41% below the U.S. average.

$1,055
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+14.5%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,055/yr
+14.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.41%
Avg severity: $24,847
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
-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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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

What this means for ZIP 97051

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 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.

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.