ZIP 98039 · King County

Medina, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98039, Medina, Washington.

41.6%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#1 of 511
Washington rank
795
Policies

The verdict

Medina, WA (ZIP 98039) averages $6,096/yr for homeowners insurance, 243% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally.

$6,096
Avg premium (2022)
+243%
vs U.S. average
+8.8%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$6,096/yr
+8.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.76%
Avg severity: $53,279
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
+196.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98039 (Medina, WA)

ZIP 98039 (Medina, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $6,096 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 795 reported policies. That is 243% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 99th percentile nationally. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 340% above, ranking #1 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Blakely Island (ZIP 98222) at $3,541, 42% below this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98039 is 41.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.76%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $53,279. 0.79% of ZIP 98039 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 196.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98039 have risen by 8.8%, ranging from $5,604 to $6,339 with a five-year average of $5,879, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 98039 Compares

vs National Average
$6,096 vs $1,776
243% above national avg
vs Washington Average
$6,096 vs $1,384
340% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98039, 2018–2022

$5,400$5,600$5,800$6,000$6,200$6,400 20182019202020212022 $6,096
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98039.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $5,604 -
2019 $5,633 +0.5%
2020 $5,723 +1.6%
2021 $6,339 +10.8%
2022 $6,096 -3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$5,879
Premium Range
$5,604 - $6,339
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98039

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 98039 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Washington's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Washington overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 98039?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 98039 (Medina, WA): $6,096/year as of 2022, the 99th national percentile, #1 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +8.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Medina, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98039: a claims frequency of 4.76%, a loss ratio of 41.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.79%, placing this ZIP in the 99th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98039 compared to the national average?
At $6,096/yr, ZIP 98039 runs 243% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 99th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98039?
Insurers decline to renew 0.79% of policies in ZIP 98039 in Washington, a rise of 196.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98039 over 5 years?
ZIP 98039 premiums spanned $5,604 to $6,339 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $5,879. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 98039 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98039 has an average premium of $6,096/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 340% above the state average, ranking #1 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.