ZIP 98001 · King County

Auburn, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98001, Auburn, Washington.

47.4%
Loss ratio
0.88%
Nonrenewal rate
#292 of 511
Washington rank
662
Policies

The verdict

At $1,282/yr, Auburn, WA (ZIP 98001) sits in the 30th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,282
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+5.8%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,282/yr
+5.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.87%
Avg severity: $21,211
Nonrenewal Rate
0.88%
+112.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98001 (Auburn, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98001 (Auburn, WA) at $1,282 per year for 2022 across approximately 662 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98001 comes in 28% below, the 30th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 7% below that figure, ranking #292 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Goldendale (ZIP 98620) at $1,282, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 47.4%, 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 2.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,211. Insurers decline to renew 0.88% of policies in ZIP 98001 at expiration, a rise of 112.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 98001 premiums risen 5.8%, spanning $1,212 to $1,297 (five-year average: $1,268), an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 98001 Compares

vs National Average
$1,282 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,282 vs $1,384
7% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98001, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300$1,320 20182019202020212022 $1,282
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98001.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,212 -
2019 $1,258 +3.8%
2020 $1,292 +2.7%
2021 $1,297 +0.4%
2022 $1,282 -1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,268
Premium Range
$1,212 - $1,297
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98001

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

  • Compare ZIP 98001 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Washington's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Washington 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 98001?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98001 (Auburn, WA) averages $1,282 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 30th percentile, #292 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +5.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Auburn, WA?
In ZIP 98001, insurers report a 47.4% loss ratio, a 2.87% claims frequency, and a 0.88% nonrenewal rate, the 30th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98001 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98001 premiums of $1,282/yr are 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98001?
ZIP 98001 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.88% in Washington, a rise of 112.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98001 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98001 have ranged from $1,212 to $1,297, with a 5-year average of $1,268. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 98001 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98001 has an average premium of $1,282/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average, ranking #292 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington 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.