ZIP 97885 · Wallowa County

Wallowa, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97885, Wallowa, Oregon.

3003.4%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#64 of 339
Oregon rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Wallowa, OR (ZIP 97885) runs $1,345/yr on average: the 35th percentile nationally and 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,345
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+25.8%
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)
$1,345/yr
+25.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3003.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
88.48%
Avg severity: $45,660
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97885 (Wallowa, OR)

ZIP 97885 (Wallowa, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,345 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 24% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 35th percentile nationally. Compared to the Oregon state average of $1,199, this ZIP runs 12% above, ranking #64 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Aurora (ZIP 97002) at $1,346, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 3003.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 88.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $45,660. Insurers decline to renew 0.92% of policies in ZIP 97885 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 25.8% through 2022, ranging $1,070 to $1,345 with a 5-year average of $1,205, an annualized rate of +5.9% 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 97885 Compares

vs National Average
$1,345 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,345 vs $1,199
12% above state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97885, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,345
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97885.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,070 -
2019 $1,151 +7.6%
2020 $1,186 +3.0%
2021 $1,274 +7.4%
2022 $1,345 +5.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,205
Premium Range
$1,070 - $1,345
Annual Change Rate
+5.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97885

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

  • Compare ZIP 97885 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Oregon compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Oregon overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 97885?
ZIP 97885 (Wallowa, OR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,345 per year as of 2022 (35th percentile, #64 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon). Premiums have changed +25.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wallowa, OR?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 97885: a claims frequency of 88.48% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.92%, against a loss ratio above 100% (3003.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97885 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 97885 lands in the 35th percentile: its $1,345/yr average is 24% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97885?
Insurers decline to renew 0.92% of policies in ZIP 97885 in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97885 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97885 runs $1,070-$1,345 (5-year average $1,205). The annualized change rate is +5.9% per year.
How does ZIP 97885 compare to the Oregon state average?
The Oregon state average is $1,199/yr; ZIP 97885 averages $1,345/yr, 12% above that figure, ranking #64 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.