ZIP 98004 · King County

Bellevue, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98004, Bellevue, Washington.

71.5%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#3 of 511
Washington rank
1,532
Policies

The verdict

Bellevue, WA (ZIP 98004) averages $3,002/yr for homeowners insurance, 69% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally.

$3,002
Avg premium (2022)
+69%
vs U.S. average
+9.9%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,002/yr
+9.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
71.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.83%
Avg severity: $56,078
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
+119.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98004 (Bellevue, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98004 (Bellevue, WA) runs $3,002 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,532 reported policies. That is 69% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 117% (above), ranking #3 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Mercer Island (ZIP 98040) at $2,969, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 71.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 98004. About 3.83% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $56,078. 0.92% of ZIP 98004 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 119.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 98004 premiums risen 9.9%, spanning $2,732 to $3,002 (five-year average: $2,896), an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 98004 Compares

vs National Average
$3,002 vs $1,776
69% above national avg
vs Washington Average
$3,002 vs $1,384
117% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98004, 2018–2022

$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000$3,100 20182019202020212022 $3,002
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98004.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,732 -
2019 $2,834 +3.7%
2020 $2,933 +3.5%
2021 $2,978 +1.5%
2022 $3,002 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,896
Premium Range
$2,732 - $3,002
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98004

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 98004?
At the 95th percentile nationally, #3 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98004 (Bellevue, WA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,002 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +9.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bellevue, WA?
In ZIP 98004, insurers report a 71.5% loss ratio, a 3.83% claims frequency, and a 0.92% nonrenewal rate, the 95th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98004 compared to the national average?
At $3,002/yr, ZIP 98004 runs 69% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98004?
ZIP 98004 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.92% in Washington, a rise of 119.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98004 over 5 years?
ZIP 98004 premiums spanned $2,732 to $3,002 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,896. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 98004 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98004 has an average premium of $3,002/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 117% above the state average, ranking #3 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.