ZIP 97865 · Grant County

Mount Vernon, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97865, Mount Vernon, Oregon.

1.7%
Loss ratio
0.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#60 of 339
Oregon rank
1
Policies

The verdict

At $1,352/yr, Mount Vernon, OR (ZIP 97865) sits in the 35th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,352
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+24.2%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,352/yr
+24.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.62%
Avg severity: $3,724
Nonrenewal Rate
0.62%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97865 (Mount Vernon, OR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 97865 (Mount Vernon, OR) at $1,352 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 97865 comes in 24% below, the 35th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Oregon homeowners pay $1,199 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 13% (above), ranking #60 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Damascus (ZIP 97089) at $1,349, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 1.7%, 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 0.62%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,724. Insurers decline to renew 0.62% of policies in ZIP 97865 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 24.2% through 2022, ranging $1,089 to $1,352 with a 5-year average of $1,237, an annualized rate of +5.6% 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 97865 Compares

vs National Average
$1,352 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,352 vs $1,199
13% above state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97865, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,352
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97865.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,089 -
2019 $1,182 +8.6%
2020 $1,240 +4.9%
2021 $1,322 +6.6%
2022 $1,352 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,237
Premium Range
$1,089 - $1,352
Annual Change Rate
+5.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97865

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

  • Compare ZIP 97865 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Oregon's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Oregon overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 97865?
ZIP 97865 (Mount Vernon, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,352 per year as of 2022 (35th percentile, #60 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +24.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mount Vernon, OR?
In ZIP 97865, insurers report a 1.7% loss ratio, a 0.62% claims frequency, and a 0.62% nonrenewal rate, the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97865 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 97865 lands in the 35th percentile: its $1,352/yr average is 24% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97865?
Insurers decline to renew 0.62% of policies in ZIP 97865 in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97865 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97865 runs $1,089-$1,352 (5-year average $1,237). The annualized change rate is +5.6% per year.
How does ZIP 97865 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97865 has an average premium of $1,352/yr compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199/yr. This ZIP is 13% above the state average, ranking #60 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.