ZIP 97219 · Multnomah County

Portland, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97219, Portland, Oregon.

44.6%
Loss ratio
0.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#51 of 339
Oregon rank
1,270
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Portland, OR (ZIP 97219) runs $1,379/yr on average: the 37th percentile nationally and 22% below the U.S. average.

$1,379
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+13.1%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,379/yr
+13.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.78%
Avg severity: $22,136
Nonrenewal Rate
0.55%
-41.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97219 (Portland, OR)

ZIP 97219 (Portland, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,379 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,270 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 22% below that mark and lands in the 37th national percentile. Compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199, this ZIP runs 15% above, ranking #51 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Blodgett (ZIP 97326) at $1,379, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 44.6%, 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 2.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,136. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.55%, a drop of 41.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 97219 premiums risen 13.1%, spanning $1,220 to $1,379 (five-year average: $1,294), an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 97219 Compares

vs National Average
$1,379 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,379 vs $1,199
15% above state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97219, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,379
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97219.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,220 -
2019 $1,261 +3.3%
2020 $1,284 +1.9%
2021 $1,326 +3.3%
2022 $1,379 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,294
Premium Range
$1,220 - $1,379
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97219

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

  • Compare ZIP 97219 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 97219?
ZIP 97219 (Portland, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,379 per year as of 2022 (37th percentile, #51 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +13.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Portland, OR?
In ZIP 97219, insurers report a 44.6% loss ratio, a 2.78% claims frequency, and a 0.55% nonrenewal rate, the 37th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97219 compared to the national average?
At $1,379/yr, ZIP 97219 runs 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97219?
ZIP 97219 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.55% in Oregon, a drop of 41.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97219 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 97219 have ranged from $1,220 to $1,379, with a 5-year average of $1,294. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 97219 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97219 has an average premium of $1,379/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 15% above the state average, ranking #51 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.