ZIP 97109 · Washington County

Buxton, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97109, Buxton, Oregon.

6.0%
Loss ratio
4.12%
Nonrenewal rate
#22 of 339
Oregon rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 97109 (Buxton, OR) homeowners insurance averages $1,549/yr, 50th percentile nationally, 13% below the U.S. norm.

$1,549
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+25.4%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,549/yr
+25.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.06%
Avg severity: $4,535
Nonrenewal Rate
4.12%
+271.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97109 (Buxton, OR)

ZIP 97109 (Buxton, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,549 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 13% below that mark and lands in the 50th national percentile. The Oregon statewide average is $1,199 per year; this ZIP sits 29% above that figure, ranking #22 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Portland (ZIP 97232) at $1,548, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 97109 shows a 6.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.06%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,535. The nonrenewal rate here is 4.12%, a rise of 271.1% 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 97109 premiums risen 25.4%, spanning $1,235 to $1,549 (five-year average: $1,379), an annualized rate of +5.8% 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 97109 Compares

vs National Average
$1,549 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,549 vs $1,199
29% above state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97109, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,549
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97109.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,235 -
2019 $1,366 +10.6%
2020 $1,324 -3.1%
2021 $1,423 +7.4%
2022 $1,549 +8.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,379
Premium Range
$1,235 - $1,549
Annual Change Rate
+5.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97109

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 97109 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 97109?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #22 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon, ZIP 97109 (Buxton, OR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,549 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +25.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buxton, OR?
In ZIP 97109, insurers report a 6.0% loss ratio, a 2.06% claims frequency, and a 4.12% nonrenewal rate, the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97109 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 97109 lands in the 50th percentile: its $1,549/yr average is 13% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97109?
ZIP 97109 shows a nonrenewal rate of 4.12% in Oregon, a rise of 271.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97109 over 5 years?
ZIP 97109 premiums spanned $1,235 to $1,549 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,379. The annualized change rate is +5.8% per year.
How does ZIP 97109 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97109 has an average premium of $1,549/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 29% above the state average, ranking #22 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.