ZIP 97221 · Multnomah County

Portland, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97221, Portland, Oregon.

35.3%
Loss ratio
0.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#7 of 339
Oregon rank
1,048
Policies

The verdict

At $1,809/yr, Portland, OR (ZIP 97221) sits in the 66th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 2% above the U.S. average.

$1,809
Avg premium (2022)
+2%
vs U.S. average
+13.3%
since 2018
66th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,809/yr
+13.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.97%
Avg severity: $12,848
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
-23.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97221 (Portland, OR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 97221 (Portland, OR) at $1,809 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,048 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 97221 comes in 2% above, the 66th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199, this ZIP runs 51% above, ranking #7 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Portland (ZIP 97209) at $1,844, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 35.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 97221. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.97%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,848. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.56%, a drop of 23.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97221 have risen by 13.3%, ranging from $1,596 to $1,809 with a five-year average of $1,699, an annualized rate of +3.2% 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 97221 Compares

vs National Average
$1,809 vs $1,776
2% above national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,809 vs $1,199
51% above state avg
National Percentile
66th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97221, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,809
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97221.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,596 -
2019 $1,662 +4.1%
2020 $1,680 +1.1%
2021 $1,746 +3.9%
2022 $1,809 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,699
Premium Range
$1,596 - $1,809
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97221

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

  • Compare ZIP 97221 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 97221?
ZIP 97221 (Portland, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,809 per year as of 2022 (66th percentile, #7 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +13.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Portland, OR?
In ZIP 97221, insurers report a 35.3% loss ratio, a 4.97% claims frequency, and a 0.56% nonrenewal rate, the 66th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97221 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97221 premiums of $1,809/yr are 2% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 66th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97221?
ZIP 97221 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.56% in Oregon, a drop of 23.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97221 over 5 years?
ZIP 97221 premiums spanned $1,596 to $1,809 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,699. The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 97221 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97221 has an average premium of $1,809/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 51% above the state average, ranking #7 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.