ZIP 97218 · Multnomah County

Portland, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97218, Portland, Oregon.

67.8%
Loss ratio
0.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#286 of 339
Oregon rank
804
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Portland, OR (ZIP 97218) runs $1,014/yr on average: the 8th percentile nationally and 43% below the U.S. average.

$1,014
Avg premium (2022)
-43%
vs U.S. average
+17.3%
since 2018
8th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,014/yr
+17.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
67.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.89%
Avg severity: $23,800
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
-53.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97218 (Portland, OR)

ZIP 97218 (Portland, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,014 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 804 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 97218 in the 8th percentile, 43% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 15% (below), ranking #286 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Hillsboro (ZIP 97123) at $1,014, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 67.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.89%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,800. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.59%, a drop of 53.1% 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 97218 costs have risen 17.3% since 2018, from a low of $864 to a high of $1,014, an annualized rate of +4.1% 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 97218 Compares

vs National Average
$1,014 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,014 vs $1,199
15% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97218, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,014
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97218.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $864 -
2019 $899 +4.0%
2020 $927 +3.0%
2021 $965 +4.1%
2022 $1,014 +5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$934
Premium Range
$864 - $1,014
Annual Change Rate
+4.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97218

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

  • Put ZIP 97218 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
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 97218?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 97218 (Portland, OR) is comparatively affordable at $1,014 per year as of 2022, just the 8th percentile nationally, #286 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +17.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Portland, OR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 97218: a claims frequency of 2.89%, a loss ratio of 67.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.59%, placing this ZIP in the 8th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97218 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 97218 lands in the 8th percentile: its $1,014/yr average is 43% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97218?
Insurers decline to renew 0.59% of policies in ZIP 97218 in Oregon, a drop of 53.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97218 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 97218 have ranged from $864 to $1,014, with a 5-year average of $934. The annualized change rate is +4.1% per year.
How does ZIP 97218 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97218 runs 15% below the Oregon state average ($1,199/yr vs this ZIP's $1,014/yr), ranking #286 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.