ZIP 97434 · Lane County

Dorena, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97434, Dorena, Oregon.

59.2%
Loss ratio
1.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#14 of 339
Oregon rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Dorena, OR (ZIP 97434) runs $1,627/yr on average: the 55th percentile nationally and 8% below the U.S. average.

$1,627
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+0.8%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,627/yr
+0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.23%
Avg severity: $29,847
Nonrenewal Rate
1.61%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97434 (Dorena, OR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 97434 (Dorena, OR) at $1,627 per year for 2022 across approximately 3 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 8% below that mark and lands in the 55th national percentile. Compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199, this ZIP runs 36% above, ranking #14 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Neskowin (ZIP 97149) at $1,628, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 59.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 97434. 3.23% of policies in ZIP 97434 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,847. Insurers decline to renew 1.61% of policies in ZIP 97434 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 97434 costs have risen 0.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,450 to a high of $1,627, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 97434 Compares

vs National Average
$1,627 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,627 vs $1,199
36% above state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97434, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,627
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97434.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,615 -
2019 $1,619 +0.3%
2020 $1,530 -5.5%
2021 $1,450 -5.2%
2022 $1,627 +12.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,568
Premium Range
$1,450 - $1,627
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97434

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

  • Put ZIP 97434 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Oregon's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Oregon overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 97434?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 97434 (Dorena, OR) averages $1,627 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 55th percentile, #14 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dorena, OR?
In ZIP 97434, insurers report a 59.2% loss ratio, a 3.23% claims frequency, and a 1.61% nonrenewal rate, the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97434 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 97434 lands in the 55th percentile: its $1,627/yr average is 8% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97434?
Insurers decline to renew 1.61% of policies in ZIP 97434 in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97434 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 97434 have ranged from $1,450 to $1,627, with a 5-year average of $1,568. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 97434 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97434 has an average premium of $1,627/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 36% above the state average, ranking #14 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.