ZIP 97239 · Multnomah County

Portland, OR Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 97239, Portland, Oregon averages $1,589/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 97239 (Portland, OR) is #12,084 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #21,230 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,589
Avg premium (2022)
#12,084
of 25,593 on premium
#21,230
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
53rd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
53/100
97239 - Portland, OR

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,589/yr
Avg premium, 47th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
98.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
95.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 97239's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,589 Around the middle lower than 47% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 97239. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Oregon, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 97239; crosshairs: Oregon averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$761.1$1297.1$1833.1$2369.1$2905.10%1.3%2.5%3.8%5.1%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 97496 · Winston $859/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 97882 · Umatilla $890/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 97501 · Medford $932/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 97005 · Beaverton $949/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 97113 · Cornelius $965/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 97478 · Springfield $985/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 97361 · Monmouth $994/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 97230 · Portland $1,000/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 97123 · Hillsboro $1,014/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 97236 · Portland $1,021/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 97325 · Aumsville $1,031/yr · 0.14%
  • ZIP 97116 · Forest Grove $1,042/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 97883 · Union $1,052/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 97352 · Jefferson $1,061/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 97420 · Coos Bay $1,068/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 97423 · Coquille $1,072/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 97367 · Lincoln City $1,080/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 97360 · Mill City $1,088/yr · 1.63%
  • ZIP 97462 · Oakland $1,094/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 97526 · Grants Pass $1,106/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 97223 · Portland $1,116/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 97391 · Toledo $1,123/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 97627 · Keno $1,135/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 97366 · South Beach $1,143/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 97813 · Athena $1,148/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 97415 · Brookings $1,163/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 97442 · Glendale $1,169/yr · 2.40%
  • ZIP 97038 · Molalla $1,176/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 97836 · Heppner $1,183/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 97525 · Gold Hill $1,186/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 97039 · Moro $1,199/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 97534 · O Brien $1,212/yr · 2.68%
  • ZIP 97070 · Wilsonville $1,219/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 97830 · Fossil $1,233/yr · 2.02%
  • ZIP 97341 · Depoe Bay $1,259/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 97846 · Joseph $1,267/yr · 0.97%
  • ZIP 97130 · Manzanita $1,294/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 97522 · Butte Falls $1,317/yr · 4.00%
  • ZIP 97530 · Jacksonville $1,332/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 97119 · Gaston $1,342/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 97886 · Weston $1,370/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 97369 · Otter Rock $1,388/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 97497 · Wolf Creek $1,408/yr · 4.85%
  • ZIP 97857 · Lostine $1,422/yr · 3.88%
  • ZIP 97413 · Blue River $1,440/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 97232 · Portland $1,548/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 97239 · Portland (this ZIP) $1,589/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 97019 · Corbett $1,614/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 97028 · Government Camp $1,715/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 97201 · Portland $2,808/yr · 1.23%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,589/yr
Near-median premium
+12.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.9%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.62%
Avg severity: $17,158
Nonrenewal Rate
0.22%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

Multnomah County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 98.5 (Relatively High), 98th percentile nationally and #1 of 36 Oregon counties - 55% above the state mean of 63.4. Dominant mapped hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 29.8 · Community Resilience 95.5. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 97239

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Multnomah County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 97239 via FIPS 41051. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
98.5
Relatively High · 98th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 36 Oregon counties · state mean 63.4
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $326,183,786

Social Vulnerability Index 29.8 · Community Resilience 95.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Oregon NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Multnomah County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 97239: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Oregon. County hazard context (Multnomah, NRI 98.5) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,589/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.22% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 97239?
County NRI 98.5 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 97239 via Multnomah County FIPS 41051. In-state rank #1 of 36; national percentile 98th; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 97239

This ZIP's premiums run at the 53rd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.