ZIP 98024 Insurance Data

Fall City, Washington · King County · 91 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,956/yr
+11.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.36%
Avg severity: $38,029
Nonrenewal Rate
0.39%
-33.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98024 (Fall City, WA)

ZIP 98024 (Fall City, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,956 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 91 reported policies. That is 10% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 74th percentile nationally. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 41% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98024 is 46.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.36%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $38,029. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.39% in this ZIP, a drop of 33.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98024 have risen by 11.8%, ranging from $1,749 to $1,956 with a five-year average of $1,872 — an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 98024 Compares

vs National Average
$1,956 vs $1,776
10% above national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,956 vs $1,384
41% above state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,749
2019 $1,836 +4.9%
2020 $1,889 +2.9%
2021 $1,929 +2.1%
2022 $1,956 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,872
Premium Range
$1,749 - $1,956
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% 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 98024?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98024 (Fall City, WA) is $1,956 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +11.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fall City, WA?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.36% in this ZIP), loss ratio (46.0%), and nonrenewal rates (0.39%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98024 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98024 premiums of $1,956/yr are 10% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 74th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98024?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98024 is 0.39%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -33.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98024 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98024 have ranged from $1,749 to $1,956, with a 5-year average of $1,872. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 98024 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98024 has an average premium of $1,956/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 41% above the state average.

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