ZIP 97231 · Multnomah County

Portland, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97231, Portland, Oregon.

70.4%
Loss ratio
0.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#5 of 339
Oregon rank
25
Policies

The verdict

Portland, OR (ZIP 97231) averages $1,906/yr for homeowners insurance, 7% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally.

$1,906
Avg premium (2022)
+7%
vs U.S. average
+13.4%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,906/yr
+13.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
70.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.27%
Avg severity: $59,151
Nonrenewal Rate
0.43%
+18.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97231 (Portland, OR)

Homeowners in ZIP 97231 (Portland, OR) pay an average of $1,906 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 25 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 97231 comes in 7% above, the 71st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Oregon's average of $1,199, ZIP 97231 is 59% above, ranking #5 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Portland (ZIP 97209) at $1,844, 3% below this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 97231 is 70.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.27% of policies in ZIP 97231 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $59,151. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.43% in this ZIP, a rise of 18.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97231 have risen by 13.4%, ranging from $1,681 to $1,906 with a five-year average of $1,777, 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 97231 Compares

vs National Average
$1,906 vs $1,776
7% above national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,906 vs $1,199
59% above state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97231, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,906
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97231.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,681 -
2019 $1,704 +1.3%
2020 $1,779 +4.4%
2021 $1,814 +2.0%
2022 $1,906 +5.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,777
Premium Range
$1,681 - $1,906
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97231

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

  • Compare ZIP 97231 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 97231?
At the 71st percentile nationally, #5 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon, ZIP 97231 (Portland, OR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,906 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +13.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Portland, OR?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 97231: claims frequency (2.27%), loss ratio (70.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.43%), together placing this ZIP at the 71st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97231 compared to the national average?
At $1,906/yr, ZIP 97231 runs 7% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 71st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97231?
Insurers decline to renew 0.43% of policies in ZIP 97231 in Oregon, a rise of 18.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97231 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97231 runs $1,681-$1,906 (5-year average $1,777). The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 97231 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97231 has an average premium of $1,906/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 59% above the state average, ranking #5 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium.

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