ZIP 97431 · Lane County

Dexter, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97431, Dexter, Oregon.

225.4%
Loss ratio
0.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#106 of 339
Oregon rank
21
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 97431 (Dexter, OR) homeowners insurance averages $1,245/yr, 27th percentile nationally, 30% below the U.S. norm.

$1,245
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+19.5%
since 2018
27th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,245/yr
+19.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
225.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.34%
Avg severity: $120,143
Nonrenewal Rate
0.23%
-18.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97431 (Dexter, OR)

Homeowners in ZIP 97431 (Dexter, OR) pay an average of $1,245 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 21 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 97431 in the 27th percentile, 30% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Oregon statewide average is $1,199 per year; this ZIP sits 4% above that figure, ranking #106 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Pacific City (ZIP 97135) at $1,248, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 225.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. 2.34% of policies in ZIP 97431 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $120,143. 0.23% of ZIP 97431 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 18.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 97431 premiums risen 19.5%, spanning $1,042 to $1,245 (five-year average: $1,129), an annualized rate of +4.5% 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 97431 Compares

vs National Average
$1,245 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,245 vs $1,199
4% above state avg
National Percentile
27th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97431, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,245
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97431.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,042 -
2019 $1,101 +5.6%
2020 $1,147 +4.2%
2021 $1,111 -3.1%
2022 $1,245 +12.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,129
Premium Range
$1,042 - $1,245
Annual Change Rate
+4.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97431

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

  • Compare ZIP 97431 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 97431?
At the 27th percentile nationally, #106 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon, ZIP 97431 (Dexter, OR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,245 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +19.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dexter, OR?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 97431: a claims frequency of 2.34% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.23%, against a loss ratio above 100% (225.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97431 compared to the national average?
At $1,245/yr, ZIP 97431 runs 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 27th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97431?
Insurers decline to renew 0.23% of policies in ZIP 97431 in Oregon, a drop of 18.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97431 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97431 runs $1,042-$1,245 (5-year average $1,129). The annualized change rate is +4.5% per year.
How does ZIP 97431 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97431 runs 4% above the Oregon state average ($1,199/yr vs this ZIP's $1,245/yr), ranking #106 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.