ZIP 97344 · Polk County

Falls City, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97344, Falls City, Oregon.

17.3%
Loss ratio
2.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#250 of 339
Oregon rank
37
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 97344 (Falls City, OR) homeowners insurance averages $1,062/yr, 12th percentile nationally, 40% below the U.S. norm.

$1,062
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+12.4%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,062/yr
+12.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.05%
Avg severity: $8,966
Nonrenewal Rate
2.56%
+31.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97344 (Falls City, OR)

ZIP 97344 (Falls City, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,062 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 37 reported policies. That is 40% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally. The Oregon statewide average is $1,199 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #250 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Medford (ZIP 97504) at $1,062, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 17.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.05% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,966. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.56% in this ZIP, a rise of 31.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97344 have risen by 12.4%, ranging from $945 to $1,062 with a five-year average of $1,003, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 97344 Compares

vs National Average
$1,062 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,062 vs $1,199
11% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97344, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,062
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97344.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $945 -
2019 $950 +0.6%
2020 $1,022 +7.5%
2021 $1,034 +1.2%
2022 $1,062 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,003
Premium Range
$945 - $1,062
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97344

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

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 97344?
ZIP 97344 (Falls City, OR) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 12th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,062 per year, #250 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +12.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Falls City, OR?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 97344: claims frequency (2.05%), loss ratio (17.3%), and nonrenewal rate (2.56%), together placing this ZIP at the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97344 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97344 premiums of $1,062/yr are 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97344?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97344 is 2.56%, a rise of 31.6% over the past 5 years in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97344 over 5 years?
ZIP 97344 premiums spanned $945 to $1,062 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,003. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 97344 compare to the Oregon state average?
The Oregon state average is $1,199/yr; ZIP 97344 averages $1,062/yr, 11% below that figure, ranking #250 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.