ZIP 98050 · King County
Preston, WA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98050, Preston, Washington.
- 34.7%
- Loss ratio
- 0.87%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #9 of 511
- Washington rank
- 37
- Policies
The verdict
At $2,631/yr, Preston, WA (ZIP 98050) sits in the 91st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 48% above the U.S. average.
- $2,631
- Avg premium (2022)
- +48%
- vs U.S. average
- +24.2%
- since 2018
- 91st
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 98050 (Preston, WA)
Homeowners in ZIP 98050 (Preston, WA) pay an average of $2,631 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 37 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 98050 in the 91st percentile, 48% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 90% above, ranking #9 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Shaw Island (ZIP 98286) at $2,633, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 34.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.61% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $35,007. Insurers decline to renew 0.87% of policies in ZIP 98050 at expiration, a drop of 53.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 24.2% through 2022, ranging $2,118 to $2,737 with a 5-year average of $2,449, an annualized rate of +5.6% 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 98050 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 98050, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,118 | - |
| 2019 | $2,318 | +9.4% |
| 2020 | $2,440 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | $2,737 | +12.2% |
| 2022 | $2,631 | -3.9% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 98050
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Put ZIP 98050 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- See how Washington compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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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