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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$957/yr
+15.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.14%
Avg severity: $9,758
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
-52.2% change

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

vs National Average
$957 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$957 vs $1,199
20% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97206, 2018–2022

$800$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $957
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97206.
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

5-Year Avg Premium
$890
Premium Range
$832 - $957
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97206

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

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 97206?
At just the 5th national percentile, #317 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon, homeowners in ZIP 97206 (Portland, OR) pay a comparatively low $957 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +15.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Portland, OR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 97206: a claims frequency of 2.14%, a loss ratio of 21.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.59%, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97206 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 97206 lands in the 5th percentile: its $957/yr average is 46% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97206?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97206 is 0.59%, a drop of 52.2% over the past 5 years in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97206 over 5 years?
ZIP 97206 premiums spanned $832 to $957 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $890. The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 97206 compare to the Oregon state average?
The Oregon state average is $1,199/yr; ZIP 97206 averages $957/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #317 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.