ZIP 98031 · King County
Kent, WA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98031, Kent, Washington.
- 83.9%
- Loss ratio
- 0.84%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #324 of 511
- Washington rank
- 1,882
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Kent, WA (ZIP 98031) runs $1,252/yr on average: the 27th percentile nationally and 29% below the U.S. average.
- $1,252
- Avg premium (2022)
- -29%
- vs U.S. average
- +5.1%
- since 2018
- 27th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 98031 (Kent, WA)
Homeowners in ZIP 98031 (Kent, WA) pay an average of $1,252 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,882 reported policies. That is 29% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 27th percentile nationally. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (below), ranking #324 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Sumner (ZIP 98390) at $1,253, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 98031 shows a 83.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.04%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $34,572. Insurers decline to renew 0.84% of policies in ZIP 98031 at expiration, a rise of 99.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.1% through 2022, ranging $1,191 to $1,284 with a 5-year average of $1,248, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 98031 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 98031, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,191 | - |
| 2019 | $1,236 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | $1,276 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $1,284 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | $1,252 | -2.5% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 98031
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 98031 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- Washington's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Washington overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. Loss ratio guide
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
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