ZIP 98028 · King County

Kenmore, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98028, Kenmore, Washington.

46.9%
Loss ratio
0.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#117 of 511
Washington rank
1,399
Policies

The verdict

At $1,493/yr, Kenmore, WA (ZIP 98028) sits in the 46th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 16% below the U.S. average.

$1,493
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+10.4%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,493/yr
+10.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.56%
Avg severity: $19,681
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
+156.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98028 (Kenmore, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98028 (Kenmore, WA) runs $1,493 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,399 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98028 comes in 16% below, the 46th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 98028 is 8% above, ranking #117 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Lummi Island (ZIP 98262) at $1,493, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 98028 shows a 46.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.56% of policies in ZIP 98028 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,681. 0.77% of ZIP 98028 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 156.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98028 costs have risen 10.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,351 to a high of $1,504, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 98028 Compares

vs National Average
$1,493 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,493 vs $1,384
8% above state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98028, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,493
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98028.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,351 -
2019 $1,417 +4.9%
2020 $1,475 +4.1%
2021 $1,504 +2.0%
2022 $1,493 -0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,448
Premium Range
$1,351 - $1,504
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98028

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 98028?
At the 46th percentile nationally, #117 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98028 (Kenmore, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,493 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kenmore, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98028: claims frequency (3.56%), loss ratio (46.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.77%), together placing this ZIP at the 46th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98028 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98028 lands in the 46th percentile: its $1,493/yr average is 16% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98028?
ZIP 98028 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.77% in Washington, a rise of 156.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98028 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98028 have ranged from $1,351 to $1,504, with a 5-year average of $1,448. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 98028 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98028 averages $1,493/yr, 8% above that figure, ranking #117 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.