ZIP 97206 · Multnomah County
Portland, OR Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97206, Portland, Oregon.
- 21.9%
- Loss ratio
- 0.59%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #317 of 339
- Oregon rank
- 2,812
- Policies
The verdict
At $957/yr, Portland, OR (ZIP 97206) sits in the 5th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 46% below the U.S. average.
- $957
- Avg premium (2022)
- -46%
- vs U.S. average
- +15.0%
- since 2018
- 5th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 97206 (Portland, OR)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 97206 (Portland, OR) at $957 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,812 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 97206 comes in 46% below, the 5th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Oregon's average of $1,199, ZIP 97206 is 20% below, ranking #317 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Salem (ZIP 97303) at $957, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 97206 is 21.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.14% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,758. 0.59% of ZIP 97206 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 52.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 97206 costs have risen 15.0% since 2018, from a low of $832 to a high of $957, 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 97206 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 97206, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $832 | - |
| 2019 | $858 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | $885 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $918 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $957 | +4.2% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 97206
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 97206 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Oregon compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Oregon overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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