ZIP 97836 · Morrow County

Heppner, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97836, Heppner, Oregon.

20.5%
Loss ratio
1.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#144 of 339
Oregon rank

The verdict

Heppner, OR (ZIP 97836) averages $1,183/yr for homeowners insurance, 33% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally.

$1,183
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+16.2%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,183/yr
+16.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.70%
Avg severity: $8,974
Nonrenewal Rate
1.35%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97836 (Heppner, OR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 97836 (Heppner, OR) at $1,183 per year for 2022. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% below that mark and lands in the 22nd national percentile. The Oregon statewide average is $1,199 per year; this ZIP sits 1% below that figure, ranking #144 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Siletz (ZIP 97380) at $1,183, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 20.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.70% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,974. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.35%, 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 97836 have risen by 16.2%, ranging from $1,018 to $1,183 with a five-year average of $1,088, an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 97836 Compares

vs National Average
$1,183 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,183 vs $1,199
1% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97836, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,183
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97836.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,018 -
2019 $1,024 +0.6%
2020 $1,049 +2.5%
2021 $1,167 +11.3%
2022 $1,183 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,088
Premium Range
$1,018 - $1,183
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97836

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

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 97836?
ZIP 97836 (Heppner, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,183 per year as of 2022 (22nd percentile, #144 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +16.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Heppner, OR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 97836: a claims frequency of 2.70%, a loss ratio of 20.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.35%, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97836 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97836 premiums of $1,183/yr are 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97836?
ZIP 97836 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.35% in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97836 over 5 years?
ZIP 97836 premiums spanned $1,018 to $1,183 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,088. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 97836 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97836 runs 1% below the Oregon state average ($1,199/yr vs this ZIP's $1,183/yr), ranking #144 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.