ZIP 97138 · Clatsop County

Seaside, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97138, Seaside, Oregon.

58.5%
Loss ratio
0.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#79 of 339
Oregon rank
30
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Seaside, OR (ZIP 97138) runs $1,317/yr on average: the 33rd percentile nationally and 26% below the U.S. average.

$1,317
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+11.7%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,317/yr
+11.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.26%
Avg severity: $34,108
Nonrenewal Rate
0.76%
+7.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97138 (Seaside, OR)

Homeowners in ZIP 97138 (Seaside, OR) pay an average of $1,317 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 30 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 26% below that mark and lands in the 33rd national percentile. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (above), ranking #79 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Butte Falls (ZIP 97522) at $1,317, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 97138 shows a 58.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.26% of policies in ZIP 97138 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $34,108. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.76% in this ZIP, a rise of 7.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 97138 premiums risen 11.7%, spanning $1,179 to $1,317 (five-year average: $1,237), an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 97138 Compares

vs National Average
$1,317 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,317 vs $1,199
10% above state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97138, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,317
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97138.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,179 -
2019 $1,203 +2.0%
2020 $1,218 +1.2%
2021 $1,269 +4.2%
2022 $1,317 +3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,237
Premium Range
$1,179 - $1,317
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97138

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

  • Put ZIP 97138 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 97138?
ZIP 97138 (Seaside, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,317 per year as of 2022 (33rd percentile, #79 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +11.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Seaside, OR?
In ZIP 97138, insurers report a 58.5% loss ratio, a 2.26% claims frequency, and a 0.76% nonrenewal rate, the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97138 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97138 premiums of $1,317/yr are 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 33rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97138?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97138 is 0.76%, a rise of 7.5% over the past 5 years in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97138 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97138 runs $1,179-$1,317 (5-year average $1,237). The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 97138 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97138 has an average premium of $1,317/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 10% above the state average, ranking #79 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.