ZIP 97229 · Washington County

Portland, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97229, Portland, Oregon.

56.8%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#42 of 339
Oregon rank
1,092
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 97229 (Portland, OR) homeowners insurance averages $1,412/yr, 40th percentile nationally, 20% below the U.S. norm.

$1,412
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+11.9%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,412/yr
+11.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.54%
Avg severity: $31,569
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
-36.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97229 (Portland, OR)

ZIP 97229 (Portland, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,412 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,092 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 97229 comes in 20% below, the 40th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Oregon statewide average is $1,199 per year; this ZIP sits 18% above that figure, ranking #42 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Happy Valley (ZIP 97086) at $1,412, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 56.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 97229. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,569. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.42% in this ZIP, a drop of 36.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97229 have risen by 11.9%, ranging from $1,262 to $1,412 with a five-year average of $1,329, an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 97229 Compares

vs National Average
$1,412 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,412 vs $1,199
18% above state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97229, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,412
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97229.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,262 -
2019 $1,297 +2.8%
2020 $1,313 +1.2%
2021 $1,359 +3.4%
2022 $1,412 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,329
Premium Range
$1,262 - $1,412
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97229

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

  • Put ZIP 97229 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Oregon compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 97229?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 97229 (Portland, OR) averages $1,412 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 40th percentile, #42 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +11.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Portland, OR?
In ZIP 97229, insurers report a 56.8% loss ratio, a 2.54% claims frequency, and a 0.42% nonrenewal rate, the 40th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97229 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97229 premiums of $1,412/yr are 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97229?
Insurers decline to renew 0.42% of policies in ZIP 97229 in Oregon, a drop of 36.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97229 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97229 runs $1,262-$1,412 (5-year average $1,329). The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 97229 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97229 has an average premium of $1,412/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 18% above the state average, ranking #42 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.