ZIP 97131 · Tillamook County

Nehalem, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97131, Nehalem, Oregon.

6.5%
Loss ratio
0.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#67 of 339
Oregon rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Nehalem, OR (ZIP 97131) averages $1,336/yr for homeowners insurance, 25% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally.

$1,336
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
+7.7%
since 2018
34th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,336/yr
+7.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.28%
Avg severity: $6,803
Nonrenewal Rate
0.82%
+82.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97131 (Nehalem, OR)

ZIP 97131 (Nehalem, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,336 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 97131 in the 34th percentile, 25% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (above), ranking #67 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Yamhill (ZIP 97148) at $1,335, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 97131 shows a 6.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.28% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,803. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.82%, a rise of 82.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 97131 costs have risen 7.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,231 to a high of $1,336, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 97131 Compares

vs National Average
$1,336 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,336 vs $1,199
11% above state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97131, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,336
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97131.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,241 -
2019 $1,231 -0.8%
2020 $1,241 +0.9%
2021 $1,290 +3.9%
2022 $1,336 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,268
Premium Range
$1,231 - $1,336
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97131

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

  • Compare ZIP 97131 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 97131?
ZIP 97131 (Nehalem, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,336 per year as of 2022 (34th percentile, #67 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +7.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Nehalem, OR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 97131: a claims frequency of 1.28%, a loss ratio of 6.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.82%, placing this ZIP in the 34th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97131 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 97131 lands in the 34th percentile: its $1,336/yr average is 25% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97131?
ZIP 97131 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.82% in Oregon, a rise of 82.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97131 over 5 years?
ZIP 97131 premiums spanned $1,231 to $1,336 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,268. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 97131 compare to the Oregon state average?
The Oregon state average is $1,199/yr; ZIP 97131 averages $1,336/yr, 11% above that figure, ranking #67 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.