ZIP 97215 · Multnomah County

Portland, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97215, Portland, Oregon.

39.0%
Loss ratio
0.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#99 of 339
Oregon rank
2,782
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 97215 (Portland, OR) homeowners insurance averages $1,261/yr, 28th percentile nationally, 29% below the U.S. norm.

$1,261
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+19.2%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,261/yr
+19.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.40%
Avg severity: $20,505
Nonrenewal Rate
0.29%
-50.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97215 (Portland, OR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 97215 (Portland, OR) at $1,261 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,782 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 97215 in the 28th percentile, 29% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Oregon's average of $1,199, ZIP 97215 is 5% above, ranking #99 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Cloverdale (ZIP 97112) at $1,261, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 39.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,505. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.29%, a drop of 50.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 19.2% through 2022, ranging $1,057 to $1,261 with a 5-year average of $1,145, an annualized rate of +4.5% 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 97215 Compares

vs National Average
$1,261 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,261 vs $1,199
5% above state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97215, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,261
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97215.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,057 -
2019 $1,092 +3.3%
2020 $1,130 +3.5%
2021 $1,183 +4.7%
2022 $1,261 +6.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,145
Premium Range
$1,057 - $1,261
Annual Change Rate
+4.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97215

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

  • Compare ZIP 97215 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 97215?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 97215 (Portland, OR) averages $1,261 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 28th percentile, #99 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +19.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Portland, OR?
In ZIP 97215, insurers report a 39.0% loss ratio, a 2.40% claims frequency, and a 0.29% nonrenewal rate, the 28th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97215 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97215 premiums of $1,261/yr are 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97215?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97215 is 0.29%, a drop of 50.4% over the past 5 years in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97215 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 97215 have ranged from $1,057 to $1,261, with a 5-year average of $1,145. The annualized change rate is +4.5% per year.
How does ZIP 97215 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97215 has an average premium of $1,261/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 5% above the state average, ranking #99 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.