ZIP 98010 Insurance Data

Black Diamond, Washington · King County · 129 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,422/yr
-1.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
93.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.98%
Avg severity: $44,446
Nonrenewal Rate
1.21%
+295.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98010 (Black Diamond, WA)

ZIP 98010 (Black Diamond, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,422 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 129 reported policies. That is 20% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 3% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98010 is 93.1%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.98%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $44,446. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.21% in this ZIP, a rise of 295.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98010 have fallen by 1.5%, ranging from $1,422 to $1,497 with a five-year average of $1,465 — an annualized rate of -0.4% per year. 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 98010 Compares

vs National Average
$1,422 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,422 vs $1,384
3% above state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,443
2019 $1,493 +3.5%
2020 $1,497 +0.2%
2021 $1,469 -1.8%
2022 $1,422 -3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,465
Premium Range
$1,422 - $1,497
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 98010?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98010 (Black Diamond, WA) is $1,422 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Black Diamond, WA?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.98% in this ZIP), loss ratio (93.1%), and nonrenewal rates (1.21%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98010 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98010 premiums of $1,422/yr are 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98010?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98010 is 1.21%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +295.1% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98010 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98010 have ranged from $1,422 to $1,497, with a 5-year average of $1,465. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 98010 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98010 has an average premium of $1,422/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average.

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