ZIP 97830 Insurance Data
Fossil, Oregon · Wheeler County
Data Snapshot: ZIP 97830 (Fossil, OR)
ZIP 97830 (Fossil, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,233 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations. That is 31% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 26th percentile nationally. Compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199, this ZIP runs 3% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.02% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 97830 have risen by 17.6%, ranging from $1,044 to $1,233 with a five-year average of $1,098 — an annualized rate of +4.2% per year. 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 97830 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,048 | — |
| 2019 | $1,044 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | $1,065 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $1,100 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $1,233 | +12.1% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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