ZIP 98036 · Snohomish County

Lynnwood, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98036, Lynnwood, Washington.

56.4%
Loss ratio
0.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#351 of 511
Washington rank
1,437
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lynnwood, WA (ZIP 98036) runs $1,236/yr on average: the 26th percentile nationally and 30% below the U.S. average.

$1,236
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+12.5%
since 2018
26th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,236/yr
+12.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.81%
Avg severity: $18,317
Nonrenewal Rate
0.43%
+3.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98036 (Lynnwood, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98036 (Lynnwood, WA) at $1,236 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,437 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98036 comes in 30% below, the 26th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #351 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Salkum (ZIP 98582) at $1,236, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 56.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 98036. About 3.81% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,317. 0.43% of ZIP 98036 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 3.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98036 costs have risen 12.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,098 to a high of $1,236, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 98036 Compares

vs National Average
$1,236 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,236 vs $1,384
11% below state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98036, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,236
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98036.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,098 -
2019 $1,140 +3.8%
2020 $1,190 +4.4%
2021 $1,228 +3.2%
2022 $1,236 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,178
Premium Range
$1,098 - $1,236
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98036

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 98036?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98036 (Lynnwood, WA) averages $1,236 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 26th percentile, #351 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +12.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lynnwood, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98036: claims frequency (3.81%), loss ratio (56.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.43%), together placing this ZIP at the 26th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98036 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98036 premiums of $1,236/yr are 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98036?
Insurers decline to renew 0.43% of policies in ZIP 98036 in Washington, a rise of 3.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98036 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98036 runs $1,098-$1,236 (5-year average $1,178). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 98036 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98036 averages $1,236/yr, 11% below that figure, ranking #351 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.