ZIP 97438 · Lane County

Fall Creek, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97438, Fall Creek, Oregon.

9.6%
Loss ratio
1.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#74 of 339
Oregon rank
4
Policies

The verdict

At $1,326/yr, Fall Creek, OR (ZIP 97438) sits in the 33rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 25% below the U.S. average.

$1,326
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
+19.4%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,326/yr
+19.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.70%
Avg severity: $7,515
Nonrenewal Rate
1.28%
+156.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97438 (Fall Creek, OR)

ZIP 97438 (Fall Creek, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,326 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 25% below that mark and lands in the 33rd national percentile. Compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199, this ZIP runs 11% above, ranking #74 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Scio (ZIP 97374) at $1,328, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 9.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 97438. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.70%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,515. Insurers decline to renew 1.28% of policies in ZIP 97438 at expiration, a rise of 156.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97438 have risen by 19.4%, ranging from $1,105 to $1,326 with a five-year average of $1,198, 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 97438 Compares

vs National Average
$1,326 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,326 vs $1,199
11% above state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97438, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,326
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97438.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,111 -
2019 $1,105 -0.5%
2020 $1,210 +9.5%
2021 $1,237 +2.2%
2022 $1,326 +7.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,198
Premium Range
$1,105 - $1,326
Annual Change Rate
+4.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97438

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

  • Put ZIP 97438 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 97438?
At the 33rd percentile nationally, #74 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon, ZIP 97438 (Fall Creek, OR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,326 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +19.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fall Creek, OR?
In ZIP 97438, insurers report a 9.6% loss ratio, a 1.70% claims frequency, and a 1.28% nonrenewal rate, the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97438 compared to the national average?
At $1,326/yr, ZIP 97438 runs 25% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 33rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97438?
Insurers decline to renew 1.28% of policies in ZIP 97438 in Oregon, a rise of 156.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97438 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 97438 have ranged from $1,105 to $1,326, with a 5-year average of $1,198. The annualized change rate is +4.5% per year.
How does ZIP 97438 compare to the Oregon state average?
The Oregon state average is $1,199/yr; ZIP 97438 averages $1,326/yr, 11% above that figure, ranking #74 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium.

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