ZIP 97814 · Baker County

Baker City, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97814, Baker City, Oregon.

46.9%
Loss ratio
0.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#224 of 339
Oregon rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Baker City, OR (ZIP 97814) averages $1,090/yr for homeowners insurance, 39% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally.

$1,090
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+27.2%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,090/yr
+27.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.50%
Avg severity: $20,475
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
-29.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97814 (Baker City, OR)

Homeowners in ZIP 97814 (Baker City, OR) pay an average of $1,090 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 39% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #224 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Salem (ZIP 97302) at $1,091, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 97814 shows a 46.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.50% of policies in ZIP 97814 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,475. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.77%, a drop of 29.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97814 have risen by 27.2%, ranging from $857 to $1,090 with a five-year average of $966, an annualized rate of +6.2% 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 97814 Compares

vs National Average
$1,090 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,090 vs $1,199
9% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97814, 2018–2022

$800$900$1,000$1,100$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,090
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97814.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $857 -
2019 $905 +5.6%
2020 $956 +5.7%
2021 $1,022 +6.8%
2022 $1,090 +6.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$966
Premium Range
$857 - $1,090
Annual Change Rate
+6.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97814

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

  • Put ZIP 97814 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 97814?
At just the 14th national percentile, #224 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon, homeowners in ZIP 97814 (Baker City, OR) pay a comparatively low $1,090 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +27.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baker City, OR?
In ZIP 97814, insurers report a 46.9% loss ratio, a 2.50% claims frequency, and a 0.77% nonrenewal rate, the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97814 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97814 premiums of $1,090/yr are 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97814?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97814 is 0.77%, a drop of 29.2% over the past 5 years in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97814 over 5 years?
ZIP 97814 premiums spanned $857 to $1,090 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $966. The annualized change rate is +6.2% per year.
How does ZIP 97814 compare to the Oregon state average?
The Oregon state average is $1,199/yr; ZIP 97814 averages $1,090/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #224 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.