ZIP 97068 · Clackamas County

West Linn, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97068, West Linn, Oregon.

62.6%
Loss ratio
0.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#12 of 339
Oregon rank
486
Policies

The verdict

At $1,665/yr, West Linn, OR (ZIP 97068) sits in the 58th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 6% below the U.S. average.

$1,665
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+16.0%
since 2018
58th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,665/yr
+16.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.66%
Avg severity: $28,466
Nonrenewal Rate
0.48%
-21.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97068 (West Linn, OR)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 97068 (West Linn, OR) runs $1,665 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 486 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 6% below that mark and lands in the 58th national percentile. Compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199, this ZIP runs 39% above, ranking #12 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Powell Butte (ZIP 97753) at $1,676, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 97068 is 62.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.66% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,466. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.48%, a drop of 21.6% 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 97068 premiums risen 16.0%, spanning $1,434 to $1,665 (five-year average: $1,532), 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 97068 Compares

vs National Average
$1,665 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,665 vs $1,199
39% above state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97068, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,665
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97068.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,434 -
2019 $1,482 +3.3%
2020 $1,501 +1.3%
2021 $1,578 +5.1%
2022 $1,665 +5.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,532
Premium Range
$1,434 - $1,665
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97068

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

  • Compare ZIP 97068 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Oregon compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 97068?
ZIP 97068 (West Linn, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,665 per year as of 2022 (58th percentile, #12 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +16.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Linn, OR?
In ZIP 97068, insurers report a 62.6% loss ratio, a 3.66% claims frequency, and a 0.48% nonrenewal rate, the 58th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97068 compared to the national average?
At $1,665/yr, ZIP 97068 runs 6% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 58th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97068?
ZIP 97068 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.48% in Oregon, a drop of 21.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97068 over 5 years?
ZIP 97068 premiums spanned $1,434 to $1,665 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,532. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 97068 compare to the Oregon state average?
The Oregon state average is $1,199/yr; ZIP 97068 averages $1,665/yr, 39% above that figure, ranking #12 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.