ZIP 97239 · Multnomah County

Portland, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97239, Portland, Oregon.

49.9%
Loss ratio
0.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#19 of 339
Oregon rank
1,537
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 97239 (Portland, OR) homeowners insurance averages $1,589/yr, 53rd percentile nationally, 11% below the U.S. norm.

$1,589
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+12.9%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,589/yr
+12.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.62%
Avg severity: $17,158
Nonrenewal Rate
0.22%
-63.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97239 (Portland, OR)

Homeowners in ZIP 97239 (Portland, OR) pay an average of $1,589 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,537 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 11% below that mark and lands in the 53rd national percentile. Compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199, this ZIP runs 33% above, ranking #19 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Cannon Beach (ZIP 97110) at $1,589, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 97239 shows a 49.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.62%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,158. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.22%, a drop of 63.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 12.9% through 2022, ranging $1,407 to $1,589 with a 5-year average of $1,492, an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 97239 Compares

vs National Average
$1,589 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,589 vs $1,199
33% above state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97239, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,589
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97239.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,407 -
2019 $1,456 +3.4%
2020 $1,467 +0.8%
2021 $1,540 +5.0%
2022 $1,589 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,492
Premium Range
$1,407 - $1,589
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97239

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

  • Compare ZIP 97239 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 97239?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 97239 (Portland, OR) averages $1,589 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 53rd percentile, #19 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +12.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Portland, OR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 97239: a claims frequency of 4.62%, a loss ratio of 49.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.22%, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97239 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 97239 lands in the 53rd percentile: its $1,589/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97239?
ZIP 97239 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.22% in Oregon, a drop of 63.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97239 over 5 years?
ZIP 97239 premiums spanned $1,407 to $1,589 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,492. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 97239 compare to the Oregon state average?
The Oregon state average is $1,199/yr; ZIP 97239 averages $1,589/yr, 33% above that figure, ranking #19 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.