ZIP 98002 · King County

Auburn, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98002, Auburn, Washington.

79.2%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#467 of 511
Washington rank
1,699
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98002 (Auburn, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,106/yr, 16th percentile nationally, 38% below the U.S. norm.

$1,106
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+2.2%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,106/yr
+2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
79.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.39%
Avg severity: $25,828
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
-4.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98002 (Auburn, WA)

ZIP 98002 (Auburn, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,106 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,699 reported policies. That is 38% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 20% below that figure, ranking #467 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Dallesport (ZIP 98617) at $1,106, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 79.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 98002. About 3.39% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,828. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.63% in this ZIP, a drop of 4.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98002 have risen by 2.2%, ranging from $1,082 to $1,163 with a five-year average of $1,127, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 98002 Compares

vs National Average
$1,106 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,106 vs $1,384
20% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98002, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,106
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98002.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,082 -
2019 $1,123 +3.7%
2020 $1,160 +3.3%
2021 $1,163 +0.3%
2022 $1,106 -4.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,127
Premium Range
$1,082 - $1,163
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98002

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

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 98002?
ZIP 98002 (Auburn, WA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 16th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,106 per year, #467 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Auburn, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98002: claims frequency (3.39%), loss ratio (79.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.63%), together placing this ZIP at the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98002 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98002 premiums of $1,106/yr are 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98002?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98002 is 0.63%, a drop of 4.5% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98002 over 5 years?
ZIP 98002 premiums spanned $1,082 to $1,163 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,127. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 98002 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98002 runs 20% below the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,106/yr), ranking #467 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.