ZIP 97224 · Washington County

Portland, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97224, Portland, Oregon.

42.9%
Loss ratio
0.37%
Nonrenewal rate
#154 of 339
Oregon rank
1,355
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Portland, OR (ZIP 97224) runs $1,172/yr on average: the 21st percentile nationally and 34% below the U.S. average.

$1,172
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+14.8%
since 2018
21st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,172/yr
+14.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.47%
Avg severity: $20,322
Nonrenewal Rate
0.37%
-55.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97224 (Portland, OR)

ZIP 97224 (Portland, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,172 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,355 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 97224 in the 21st percentile, 34% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (below), ranking #154 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Scottsburg (ZIP 97473) at $1,172, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 97224 is 42.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.47% of policies in ZIP 97224 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,322. 0.37% of ZIP 97224 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 55.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97224 have risen by 14.8%, ranging from $1,022 to $1,172 with a five-year average of $1,085, an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 97224 Compares

vs National Average
$1,172 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,172 vs $1,199
2% below state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97224, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,172
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97224.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,022 -
2019 $1,042 +2.0%
2020 $1,067 +2.4%
2021 $1,120 +5.0%
2022 $1,172 +4.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,085
Premium Range
$1,022 - $1,172
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97224

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

  • Compare ZIP 97224 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 97224?
ZIP 97224 (Portland, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,172 per year as of 2022 (21st percentile, #154 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +14.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Portland, OR?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 97224: claims frequency (2.47%), loss ratio (42.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.37%), together placing this ZIP at the 21st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97224 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97224 premiums of $1,172/yr are 34% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 21st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97224?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97224 is 0.37%, a drop of 55.9% over the past 5 years in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97224 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97224 runs $1,022-$1,172 (5-year average $1,085). The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 97224 compare to the Oregon state average?
The Oregon state average is $1,199/yr; ZIP 97224 averages $1,172/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #154 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.