ZIP 98011 · King County

Bothell, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98011, Bothell, Washington.

46.3%
Loss ratio
0.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#122 of 511
Washington rank
1,375
Policies

The verdict

At $1,476/yr, Bothell, WA (ZIP 98011) sits in the 45th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 17% below the U.S. average.

$1,476
Avg premium (2022)
-17%
vs U.S. average
+13.8%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,476/yr
+13.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.56%
Avg severity: $19,218
Nonrenewal Rate
0.72%
+165.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98011 (Bothell, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98011 (Bothell, WA) runs $1,476 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,375 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98011 comes in 17% below, the 45th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (above), ranking #122 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Longbranch (ZIP 98351) at $1,473, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98011 is 46.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.56%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,218. Insurers decline to renew 0.72% of policies in ZIP 98011 at expiration, a rise of 165.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98011 have risen by 13.8%, ranging from $1,297 to $1,476 with a five-year average of $1,406, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 98011 Compares

vs National Average
$1,476 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,476 vs $1,384
7% above state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98011, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,476
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98011.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,297 -
2019 $1,366 +5.4%
2020 $1,428 +4.5%
2021 $1,462 +2.4%
2022 $1,476 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,406
Premium Range
$1,297 - $1,476
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98011

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 98011?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98011 (Bothell, WA) averages $1,476 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 45th percentile, #122 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +13.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bothell, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98011: a claims frequency of 3.56%, a loss ratio of 46.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.72%, placing this ZIP in the 45th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98011 compared to the national average?
At $1,476/yr, ZIP 98011 runs 17% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98011?
ZIP 98011 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.72% in Washington, a rise of 165.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98011 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98011 runs $1,297-$1,476 (5-year average $1,406). The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 98011 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98011 averages $1,476/yr, 7% above that figure, ranking #122 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.