ZIP 97064 · Columbia County

Vernonia, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97064, Vernonia, Oregon.

27.7%
Loss ratio
1.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#169 of 339
Oregon rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Vernonia, OR (ZIP 97064) averages $1,154/yr for homeowners insurance, 35% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally.

$1,154
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+15.9%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,154/yr
+15.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.31%
Avg severity: $24,367
Nonrenewal Rate
1.07%
+136.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97064 (Vernonia, OR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 97064 (Vernonia, OR) at $1,154 per year for 2022 across approximately 13 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 97064 in the 19th percentile, 35% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Oregon statewide average is $1,199 per year; this ZIP sits 4% below that figure, ranking #169 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Nyssa (ZIP 97913) at $1,153, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 97064 shows a 27.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.31%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,367. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.07%, a rise of 136.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 97064 premiums risen 15.9%, spanning $996 to $1,154 (five-year average: $1,075), an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 97064 Compares

vs National Average
$1,154 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,154 vs $1,199
4% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97064, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,154
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97064.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $996 -
2019 $1,044 +4.8%
2020 $1,067 +2.2%
2021 $1,113 +4.3%
2022 $1,154 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,075
Premium Range
$996 - $1,154
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97064

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

  • Compare ZIP 97064 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Oregon's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Oregon overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 97064?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 97064 (Vernonia, OR) is comparatively affordable at $1,154 per year as of 2022, just the 19th percentile nationally, #169 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +15.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vernonia, OR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 97064: a claims frequency of 1.31%, a loss ratio of 27.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.07%, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97064 compared to the national average?
At $1,154/yr, ZIP 97064 runs 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 19th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97064?
ZIP 97064 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.07% in Oregon, a rise of 136.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97064 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 97064 have ranged from $996 to $1,154, with a 5-year average of $1,075. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 97064 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97064 runs 4% below the Oregon state average ($1,199/yr vs this ZIP's $1,154/yr), ranking #169 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.