ZIP 97868 · Umatilla County

Pilot Rock, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97868, Pilot Rock, Oregon.

205.5%
Loss ratio
1.05%
Nonrenewal rate
#298 of 339
Oregon rank
1
Policies

The verdict

At $995/yr, Pilot Rock, OR (ZIP 97868) sits in the 7th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 44% below the U.S. average.

$995
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+16.6%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$995/yr
+16.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
205.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.61%
Avg severity: $36,399
Nonrenewal Rate
1.05%
+20.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97868 (Pilot Rock, OR)

ZIP 97868 (Pilot Rock, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $995 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 44% below that mark and lands in the 7th national percentile. The Oregon statewide average is $1,199 per year; this ZIP sits 17% below that figure, ranking #298 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Veneta (ZIP 97487) at $995, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 97868 is 205.5%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 5.61% of policies in ZIP 97868 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $36,399. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.05%, a rise of 20.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 97868 costs have risen 16.6% since 2018, from a low of $853 to a high of $995, an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 97868 Compares

vs National Average
$995 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$995 vs $1,199
17% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97868, 2018–2022

$800$850$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $995
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97868.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $853 -
2019 $876 +2.6%
2020 $939 +7.2%
2021 $984 +4.8%
2022 $995 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$929
Premium Range
$853 - $995
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97868

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

  • Compare ZIP 97868 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Oregon compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Oregon overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 97868?
ZIP 97868 (Pilot Rock, OR) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 7th percentile as of 2022, averaging $995 per year, #298 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon. Premiums have changed +16.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pilot Rock, OR?
Insurers in ZIP 97868 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 205.5%, alongside a claims frequency of 5.61% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.05%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97868 compared to the national average?
At $995/yr, ZIP 97868 runs 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97868?
ZIP 97868 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.05% in Oregon, a rise of 20.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97868 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 97868 have ranged from $853 to $995, with a 5-year average of $929. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 97868 compare to the Oregon state average?
ZIP 97868 runs 17% below the Oregon state average ($1,199/yr vs this ZIP's $995/yr), ranking #298 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.