ZIP 97225 · Washington County

Portland, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97225, Portland, Oregon.

32.9%
Loss ratio
0.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#27 of 339
Oregon rank
1,417
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Portland, OR (ZIP 97225) runs $1,505/yr on average: the 47th percentile nationally and 15% below the U.S. average.

$1,505
Avg premium (2022)
-15%
vs U.S. average
+13.3%
since 2018
47th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,505/yr
+13.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.51%
Avg severity: $19,720
Nonrenewal Rate
0.36%
-37.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97225 (Portland, OR)

Homeowners in ZIP 97225 (Portland, OR) pay an average of $1,505 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,417 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 15% below that mark and lands in the 47th national percentile. Compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199, this ZIP runs 26% above, ranking #27 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Azalea (ZIP 97410) at $1,518, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 97225 is 32.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.51% of policies in ZIP 97225 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,720. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.36% in this ZIP, a drop of 37.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97225 have risen by 13.3%, ranging from $1,328 to $1,505 with a five-year average of $1,400, 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 97225 Compares

vs National Average
$1,505 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,505 vs $1,199
26% above state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97225, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,505
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97225.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,328 -
2019 $1,354 +2.0%
2020 $1,383 +2.1%
2021 $1,430 +3.4%
2022 $1,505 +5.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,400
Premium Range
$1,328 - $1,505
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97225

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

  • Compare ZIP 97225 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 97225?
At the 47th percentile nationally, #27 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon, ZIP 97225 (Portland, OR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,505 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +13.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Portland, OR?
In ZIP 97225, insurers report a 32.9% loss ratio, a 2.51% claims frequency, and a 0.36% nonrenewal rate, the 47th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97225 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97225 premiums of $1,505/yr are 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 47th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97225?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97225 is 0.36%, a drop of 37.7% over the past 5 years in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97225 over 5 years?
ZIP 97225 premiums spanned $1,328 to $1,505 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,400. The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 97225 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97225 has an average premium of $1,505/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 26% above the state average, ranking #27 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.