ZIP 97918 · Malheur County

Vale, OR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 97918, Vale, Oregon.

56.1%
Loss ratio
2.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#136 of 339
Oregon rank
4
Policies

The verdict

Vale, OR (ZIP 97918) averages $1,189/yr for homeowners insurance, 33% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally.

$1,189
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+14.2%
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)
$1,189/yr
+14.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.47%
Avg severity: $19,224
Nonrenewal Rate
2.48%
+145.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 97918 (Vale, OR)

ZIP 97918 (Vale, OR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,189 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 97918 comes in 33% below, the 22nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Oregon's average of $1,199, ZIP 97918 is 1% below, ranking #136 of 339 tracked ZIPs in Oregon by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oregon is Huntington (ZIP 97907) at $1,189, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 97918 shows a 56.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.47%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,224. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.48%, a rise of 145.1% 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 97918 costs have risen 14.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,041 to a high of $1,189, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 97918 Compares

vs National Average
$1,189 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Oregon Average
$1,189 vs $1,199
1% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 97918, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,189
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 97918.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,041 -
2019 $1,044 +0.3%
2020 $1,069 +2.4%
2021 $1,122 +4.9%
2022 $1,189 +5.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,093
Premium Range
$1,041 - $1,189
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 97918

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

  • Put ZIP 97918 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Oregon's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Oregon overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 97918?
At the 22nd percentile nationally, #136 of 339 ZIPs in Oregon, ZIP 97918 (Vale, OR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,189 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +14.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vale, OR?
In ZIP 97918, insurers report a 56.1% loss ratio, a 3.47% claims frequency, and a 2.48% nonrenewal rate, the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 97918 compared to the national average?
ZIP 97918 premiums of $1,189/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 97918?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 97918 is 2.48%, a rise of 145.1% over the past 5 years in Oregon.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 97918 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 97918 runs $1,041-$1,189 (5-year average $1,093). The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 97918 compare to the Oregon state average?
The Oregon state average is $1,199/yr; ZIP 97918 averages $1,189/yr, 1% below that figure, ranking #136 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.