ZIP 98040 · King County

Mercer Island, WA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 98040, Mercer Island, Washington averages $2,969/yr.

32.3%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#4 of 511
Washington rank
1,373
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Mercer Island, WA (ZIP 98040) ranks #1,426 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,969/yr) but #15,450 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.64%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,969
Avg premium (2022)
#1,426
of 25,593 on premium
#15,450
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
94th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
33/100
98040 - Mercer Island, WA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,969/yr
Avg premium, 6th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
99.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
87.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 98040's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,969 Higher than most more expensive than 94% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 98040. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Washington, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 98040; crosshairs: Washington averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$643.3$2071.3$3499.4$4927.4$6355.50.0%0.9%1.7%2.5%3.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 98266 · Maple Falls $903/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 99324 · College Place $1,032/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 98660 · Vancouver $1,062/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 98673 · Wishram $1,092/yr · 3.23%
  • ZIP 98230 · Blaine $1,103/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 98531 · Centralia $1,117/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 98047 · Pacific $1,133/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 98445 · Tacoma $1,148/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99320 · Benton City $1,158/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 98270 · Marysville $1,175/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 99004 · Cheney $1,188/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 99348 · Prescott $1,202/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 98226 · Bellingham $1,210/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 99328 · Dayton $1,217/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99218 · Spokane $1,224/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 98247 · Everson $1,233/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 98930 · Grandview $1,241/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 98520 · Aberdeen $1,247/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 98340 · Hansville $1,257/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 98532 · Chehalis $1,266/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 98371 · Puyallup $1,275/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 98620 · Goldendale $1,282/yr · 1.59%
  • ZIP 98604 · Battle Ground $1,289/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 98528 · Belfair $1,296/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 98585 · Silver Creek $1,300/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 98349 · Lakebay $1,309/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 98178 · Seattle $1,320/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 98327 · Dupont $1,331/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 98365 · Port Ludlow $1,342/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 99026 · Nine Mile Falls $1,351/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 98542 · Ethel $1,359/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 98023 · Federal Way $1,369/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 98590 · Tokeland $1,381/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 98342 · Indianola $1,401/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 98908 · Yakima $1,424/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 99122 · Davenport $1,439/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99185 · Wilbur $1,458/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 98038 · Maple Valley $1,482/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 98844 · Oroville $1,505/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 98045 · North Bend $1,525/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 98952 · White Swan $1,553/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 99167 · Rice $1,581/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 98938 · Outlook $1,627/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 98122 · Seattle $1,699/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 98843 · Orondo $1,758/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 98199 · Seattle $1,848/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 98024 · Fall City $1,956/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 98110 · Bainbridge Island $2,217/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 98040 · Mercer Island (this ZIP) $2,969/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 98039 · Medina $6,096/yr · 0.79%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,969/yr
Above-median premium
+12.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.3%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.76%
Avg severity: $25,501
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+49.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98040 (Mercer Island, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98040 (Mercer Island, WA) runs $2,969 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,373 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 67% above that mark and lands in the 94th national percentile. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 114% (above), ranking #4 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Bellevue (ZIP 98004) at $3,002, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.76% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,501. 0.64% of ZIP 98040 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 49.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 12.4% through 2022, ranging $2,641 to $2,969 with a 5-year average of $2,819, an annualized rate of +3.0% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 98040's county (King): score 99.7, rating Very High, hazard Earthquake. That is #1 of 39 Washington counties and the 100th national percentile (42% above the 70.0 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 14.8 · Community Resilience 87.4. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 98040 Compares

vs National Average
$2,969 vs $1,776
67% above national avg
vs Washington Average
$2,969 vs $1,384
114% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98040, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,969
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98040.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,641 -
2019 $2,741 +3.8%
2020 $2,814 +2.7%
2021 $2,929 +4.1%
2022 $2,969 +1.3%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 98040 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,819
Premium Range
$2,641 - $2,969
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in King County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 98040 via FIPS 53033. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
99.7
Very High · 100th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 39 Washington counties · state mean 70.0
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $1,214,712,330

Social Vulnerability Index 14.8 · Community Resilience 87.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Very High
Earthquake
Very High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Washington NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Washington for ZIP 98040

Cross-state peers for ZIP 98040: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Washington. County hazard context (King, NRI 99.7) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,969/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.64% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 98040?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 98040 (Mercer Island, WA): $2,969/year as of 2022, the 94th national percentile, #4 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +12.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mercer Island, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98040: claims frequency (3.76%), loss ratio (32.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.64%), together placing this ZIP at the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98040 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98040 lands in the 94th percentile: its $2,969/yr average is 67% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98040?
Insurers decline to renew 0.64% of policies in ZIP 98040 in Washington, a rise of 49.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98040 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98040 have ranged from $2,641 to $2,969, with a 5-year average of $2,819. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 98040 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98040 averages $2,969/yr, 114% above that figure, ranking #4 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 98040?
County NRI 99.7 (Very High) covers ZIP 98040 via King County FIPS 53033. In-state rank #1 of 39; national percentile 100th; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 98040

This ZIP's premiums run at the 94th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.