ZIP 97437 · Lane County

Elmira, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97437, Elmira, Oregon.

30.2%
Loss ratio
0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#248 of 339
Oregon rank
44
Policies

The verdict

Elmira, OR (ZIP 97437) averages $1,066/yr for homeowners insurance, 40% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally.

$1,066
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+14.6%
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)
$1,066/yr
+14.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.03%
Avg severity: $15,876
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
-14.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97437 (Elmira, OR)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 97437 (Elmira, OR) runs $1,066 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 44 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 97437 comes in 40% below, the 12th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (below), ranking #248 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Hillsboro (ZIP 97124) at $1,066, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 97437 is 30.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.03% of policies in ZIP 97437 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,876. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.51% in this ZIP, a drop of 14.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97437 have risen by 14.6%, ranging from $931 to $1,066 with a five-year average of $987, an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 97437 Compares

vs National Average
$1,066 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,066 vs $1,199
11% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97437, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,066
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97437.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $931 -
2019 $967 +3.9%
2020 $975 +0.8%
2021 $994 +1.9%
2022 $1,066 +7.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$987
Premium Range
$931 - $1,066
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97437

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

  • Put ZIP 97437 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 97437?
ZIP 97437 (Elmira, OR) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 12th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,066 per year, #248 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +14.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elmira, OR?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 97437: claims frequency (2.03%), loss ratio (30.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.51%), together placing this ZIP at the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97437 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97437 premiums of $1,066/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 97437?
Insurers decline to renew 0.51% of policies in ZIP 97437 in Oregon, a drop of 14.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97437 over 5 years?
ZIP 97437 premiums spanned $931 to $1,066 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $987. The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 97437 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97437 runs 11% below the Oregon state average ($1,199/yr vs this ZIP's $1,066/yr), ranking #248 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.