ZIP 97386 · Linn County

Sweet Home, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97386, Sweet Home, Oregon.

56.7%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#315 of 339
Oregon rank
41
Policies

The verdict

At $960/yr, Sweet Home, OR (ZIP 97386) sits in the 5th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 46% below the U.S. average.

$960
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+15.0%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$960/yr
+15.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.06%
Avg severity: $26,500
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
+1.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97386 (Sweet Home, OR)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 97386 (Sweet Home, OR) runs $960 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 41 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 46% below that mark and lands in the 5th national percentile. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 20% (below), ranking #315 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Phoenix (ZIP 97535) at $960, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 97386 is 56.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.06%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,500. 0.71% of ZIP 97386 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 1.8% 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 97386 have risen by 15.0%, ranging from $835 to $960 with a five-year average of $897, an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 97386 Compares

vs National Average
$960 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$960 vs $1,199
20% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97386, 2018–2022

$800$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $960
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97386.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $835 -
2019 $860 +3.0%
2020 $898 +4.4%
2021 $933 +3.9%
2022 $960 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$897
Premium Range
$835 - $960
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97386

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

  • Compare ZIP 97386 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 97386?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 97386 (Sweet Home, OR) is comparatively affordable at $960 per year as of 2022, just the 5th percentile nationally, #315 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +15.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sweet Home, OR?
In ZIP 97386, insurers report a 56.7% loss ratio, a 2.06% claims frequency, and a 0.71% nonrenewal rate, the 5th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97386 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 97386 lands in the 5th percentile: its $960/yr average is 46% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97386?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97386 is 0.71%, a rise of 1.8% over the past 5 years in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97386 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 97386 have ranged from $835 to $960, with a 5-year average of $897. The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 97386 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97386 runs 20% below the Oregon state average ($1,199/yr vs this ZIP's $960/yr), ranking #315 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.