ZIP 97826 · Umatilla County

Echo, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97826, Echo, Oregon.

7.1%
Loss ratio
1.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#108 of 339
Oregon rank
1
Policies

The verdict

At $1,235/yr, Echo, OR (ZIP 97826) sits in the 26th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 30% below the U.S. average.

$1,235
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+31.5%
since 2018
26th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,235/yr
+31.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.57%
Avg severity: $5,578
Nonrenewal Rate
1.57%
+33.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97826 (Echo, OR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 97826 (Echo, OR) at $1,235 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 97826 in the 26th percentile, 30% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Oregon statewide average is $1,199 per year; this ZIP sits 3% above that figure, ranking #108 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Days Creek (ZIP 97429) at $1,235, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 7.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.57%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,578. Insurers decline to renew 1.57% of policies in ZIP 97826 at expiration, a rise of 33.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97826 have risen by 31.5%, ranging from $939 to $1,280 with a five-year average of $1,089, an annualized rate of +7.1% 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 97826 Compares

vs National Average
$1,235 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,235 vs $1,199
3% above state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97826, 2018–2022

$900$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,235
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97826.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $939 -
2019 $961 +2.3%
2020 $1,032 +7.4%
2021 $1,280 +24.1%
2022 $1,235 -3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,089
Premium Range
$939 - $1,280
Annual Change Rate
+7.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97826

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

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 97826?
ZIP 97826 (Echo, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,235 per year as of 2022 (26th percentile, #108 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +31.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Echo, OR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 97826: a claims frequency of 1.57%, a loss ratio of 7.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.57%, placing this ZIP in the 26th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97826 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 97826 lands in the 26th percentile: its $1,235/yr average is 30% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97826?
Insurers decline to renew 1.57% of policies in ZIP 97826 in Oregon, a rise of 33.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97826 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 97826 have ranged from $939 to $1,280, with a 5-year average of $1,089. The annualized change rate is +7.1% per year.
How does ZIP 97826 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97826 runs 3% above the Oregon state average ($1,199/yr vs this ZIP's $1,235/yr), ranking #108 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.