ZIP 97370 · Benton County

Philomath, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97370, Philomath, Oregon.

38.0%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#264 of 339
Oregon rank
22
Policies

The verdict

At $1,049/yr, Philomath, OR (ZIP 97370) sits in the 11th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 41% below the U.S. average.

$1,049
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+4.8%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,049/yr
+4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.88%
Avg severity: $21,219
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
+248.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97370 (Philomath, OR)

Homeowners in ZIP 97370 (Philomath, OR) pay an average of $1,049 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 22 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 41% below that mark and lands in the 11th national percentile. Compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #264 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Corvallis (ZIP 97330) at $1,051, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 97370 shows a 38.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.88%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,219. 0.63% of ZIP 97370 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 248.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97370 have risen by 4.8%, ranging from $1,001 to $1,049 with a five-year average of $1,027, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 97370 Compares

vs National Average
$1,049 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,049 vs $1,199
13% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97370, 2018–2022

$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060 20182019202020212022 $1,049
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97370.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,001 -
2019 $1,027 +2.6%
2020 $1,014 -1.3%
2021 $1,044 +3.0%
2022 $1,049 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,027
Premium Range
$1,001 - $1,049
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97370

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

  • Compare ZIP 97370 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Oregon's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 97370?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 97370 (Philomath, OR) is comparatively affordable at $1,049 per year as of 2022, just the 11th percentile nationally, #264 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +4.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Philomath, OR?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 97370: claims frequency (1.88%), loss ratio (38.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.63%), together placing this ZIP at the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97370 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97370 premiums of $1,049/yr are 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97370?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97370 is 0.63%, a rise of 248.7% over the past 5 years in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97370 over 5 years?
ZIP 97370 premiums spanned $1,001 to $1,049 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,027. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 97370 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97370 runs 13% below the Oregon state average ($1,199/yr vs this ZIP's $1,049/yr), ranking #264 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.