ZIP 97534 · Josephine County

O Brien, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97534, O Brien, Oregon.

159.8%
Loss ratio
2.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#123 of 339
Oregon rank
2
Policies

The verdict

At $1,212/yr, O Brien, OR (ZIP 97534) sits in the 24th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 32% below the U.S. average.

$1,212
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+22.1%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,212/yr
+22.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
159.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.46%
Avg severity: $43,381
Nonrenewal Rate
2.68%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97534 (O Brien, OR)

ZIP 97534 (O Brien, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,212 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 32% below that mark and lands in the 24th national percentile. Compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #123 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Eugene (ZIP 97403) at $1,212, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 97534 is 159.8%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 4.46% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $43,381. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.68%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 97534 premiums risen 22.1%, spanning $993 to $1,212 (five-year average: $1,102), an annualized rate of +5.1% 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 97534 Compares

vs National Average
$1,212 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,212 vs $1,199
1% above state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97534, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,212
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97534.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $993 -
2019 $1,073 +8.1%
2020 $1,119 +4.3%
2021 $1,112 -0.6%
2022 $1,212 +9.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,102
Premium Range
$993 - $1,212
Annual Change Rate
+5.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97534

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

  • Compare ZIP 97534 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 97534?
At the 24th percentile nationally, #123 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon, ZIP 97534 (O Brien, OR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,212 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +22.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in O Brien, OR?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 97534: a claims frequency of 4.46% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.68%, against a loss ratio above 100% (159.8%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97534 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 97534 lands in the 24th percentile: its $1,212/yr average is 32% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97534?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97534 is 2.68% in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97534 over 5 years?
ZIP 97534 premiums spanned $993 to $1,212 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,102. The annualized change rate is +5.1% per year.
How does ZIP 97534 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97534 runs 1% above the Oregon state average ($1,199/yr vs this ZIP's $1,212/yr), ranking #123 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.