ZIP 98008 · King County

Bellevue, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98008, Bellevue, Washington.

79.9%
Loss ratio
0.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#78 of 511
Washington rank
1,706
Policies

The verdict

Bellevue, WA (ZIP 98008) averages $1,578/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally.

$1,578
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+9.9%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,578/yr
+9.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
79.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.20%
Avg severity: $39,364
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
+61.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98008 (Bellevue, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98008 (Bellevue, WA) at $1,578 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,706 reported policies. That is 11% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (above), ranking #78 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Tumtum (ZIP 99034) at $1,580, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 79.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.20% of policies in ZIP 98008 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $39,364. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.68% in this ZIP, a rise of 61.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 9.9% through 2022, ranging $1,436 to $1,578 with a 5-year average of $1,518, 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 98008 Compares

vs National Average
$1,578 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,578 vs $1,384
14% above state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98008, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,578
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98008.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,436 -
2019 $1,486 +3.5%
2020 $1,526 +2.7%
2021 $1,566 +2.6%
2022 $1,578 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,518
Premium Range
$1,436 - $1,578
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98008

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 98008?
ZIP 98008 (Bellevue, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,578 per year as of 2022 (52nd percentile, #78 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed +9.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bellevue, WA?
In ZIP 98008, insurers report a 79.9% loss ratio, a 3.20% claims frequency, and a 0.68% nonrenewal rate, the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98008 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98008 lands in the 52nd percentile: its $1,578/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98008?
Insurers decline to renew 0.68% of policies in ZIP 98008 in Washington, a rise of 61.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98008 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98008 have ranged from $1,436 to $1,578, with a 5-year average of $1,518. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 98008 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98008 averages $1,578/yr, 14% above that figure, ranking #78 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.