ZIP 97119 · Washington County

Gaston, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97119, Gaston, Oregon.

179.4%
Loss ratio
1.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#65 of 339
Oregon rank
19
Policies

The verdict

Gaston, OR (ZIP 97119) averages $1,342/yr for homeowners insurance, 24% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally.

$1,342
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+15.2%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,342/yr
+15.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
179.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.02%
Avg severity: $79,729
Nonrenewal Rate
1.29%
+5.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97119 (Gaston, OR)

ZIP 97119 (Gaston, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,342 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 19 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 24% below that mark and lands in the 35th national percentile. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (above), ranking #65 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Wallowa (ZIP 97885) at $1,345, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 179.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 97119. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.02%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $79,729. 1.29% of ZIP 97119 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 5.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 97119 premiums risen 15.2%, spanning $1,165 to $1,342 (five-year average: $1,240), an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 97119 Compares

vs National Average
$1,342 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,342 vs $1,199
12% above state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97119, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,342
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97119.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,165 -
2019 $1,191 +2.2%
2020 $1,219 +2.4%
2021 $1,282 +5.1%
2022 $1,342 +4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,240
Premium Range
$1,165 - $1,342
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97119

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

  • Compare ZIP 97119 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Oregon's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Oregon overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 97119?
ZIP 97119 (Gaston, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,342 per year as of 2022 (35th percentile, #65 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +15.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gaston, OR?
Insurers in ZIP 97119 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 179.4%, alongside a claims frequency of 3.02% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.29%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97119 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97119 premiums of $1,342/yr are 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97119?
Insurers decline to renew 1.29% of policies in ZIP 97119 in Oregon, a rise of 5.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97119 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97119 runs $1,165-$1,342 (5-year average $1,240). The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 97119 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97119 runs 12% above the Oregon state average ($1,199/yr vs this ZIP's $1,342/yr), ranking #65 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.