ZIP 97504 · Jackson County

Medford, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97504, Medford, Oregon.

41.8%
Loss ratio
0.41%
Nonrenewal rate
#251 of 339
Oregon rank
367
Policies

The verdict

Medford, OR (ZIP 97504) averages $1,062/yr for homeowners insurance, 40% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally.

$1,062
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+15.8%
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)
$1,062/yr
+15.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.86%
Avg severity: $15,535
Nonrenewal Rate
0.41%
-26.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97504 (Medford, OR)

Homeowners in ZIP 97504 (Medford, OR) pay an average of $1,062 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 367 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 97504 in the 12th percentile, 40% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (below), ranking #251 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Falls City (ZIP 97344) at $1,062, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 97504 is 41.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,535. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.41% in this ZIP, a drop of 26.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97504 have risen by 15.8%, ranging from $918 to $1,062 with a five-year average of $977, an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 97504 Compares

vs National Average
$1,062 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,062 vs $1,199
11% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97504, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,062
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97504.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $918 -
2019 $940 +2.4%
2020 $960 +2.2%
2021 $1,005 +4.6%
2022 $1,062 +5.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$977
Premium Range
$918 - $1,062
Annual Change Rate
+3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97504

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

  • Put ZIP 97504 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
  • 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 97504?
ZIP 97504 (Medford, OR) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 12th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,062 per year, #251 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +15.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Medford, OR?
In ZIP 97504, insurers report a 41.8% loss ratio, a 2.86% claims frequency, and a 0.41% nonrenewal rate, the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97504 compared to the national average?
At $1,062/yr, ZIP 97504 runs 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97504?
Insurers decline to renew 0.41% of policies in ZIP 97504 in Oregon, a drop of 26.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97504 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97504 runs $918-$1,062 (5-year average $977). The annualized change rate is +3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 97504 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97504 has an average premium of $1,062/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #251 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.