ZIP 98032 · King County

Kent, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98032, Kent, Washington.

57.2%
Loss ratio
0.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#286 of 511
Washington rank
780
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Kent, WA (ZIP 98032) runs $1,286/yr on average: the 30th percentile nationally and 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,286
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+5.6%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,286/yr
+5.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.95%
Avg severity: $24,919
Nonrenewal Rate
0.73%
+16.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98032 (Kent, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98032 (Kent, WA) pay an average of $1,286 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 780 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 98032 in the 30th percentile, 28% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 7% below that figure, ranking #286 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Milton (ZIP 98354) at $1,286, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 57.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.95% of policies in ZIP 98032 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,919. 0.73% of ZIP 98032 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 16.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.6% through 2022, ranging $1,217 to $1,297 with a 5-year average of $1,271, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 98032 Compares

vs National Average
$1,286 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,286 vs $1,384
7% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98032, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300$1,320 20182019202020212022 $1,286
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98032.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,217 -
2019 $1,262 +3.6%
2020 $1,297 +2.8%
2021 $1,295 -0.2%
2022 $1,286 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,271
Premium Range
$1,217 - $1,297
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98032

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 98032?
At the 30th percentile nationally, #286 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98032 (Kent, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,286 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kent, WA?
In ZIP 98032, insurers report a 57.2% loss ratio, a 2.95% claims frequency, and a 0.73% nonrenewal rate, the 30th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98032 compared to the national average?
At $1,286/yr, ZIP 98032 runs 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98032?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98032 is 0.73%, a rise of 16.8% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98032 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98032 runs $1,217-$1,297 (5-year average $1,271). The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 98032 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98032 runs 7% below the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,286/yr), ranking #286 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.