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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,631/yr
+24.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.61%
Avg severity: $35,007
Nonrenewal Rate
0.87%
-53.5% change

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

vs National Average
$2,631 vs $1,776
48% above national avg
vs Washington Average
$2,631 vs $1,384
90% above state avg
National Percentile
91th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98050, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,631
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98050.
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

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,449
Premium Range
$2,118 - $2,737
Annual Change Rate
+5.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98050

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

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 98050?
ZIP 98050 (Preston, WA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,631 per year as of 2022, in the 91st percentile nationally, #9 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +24.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Preston, WA?
In ZIP 98050, insurers report a 34.7% loss ratio, a 2.61% claims frequency, and a 0.87% nonrenewal rate, the 91st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98050 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98050 premiums of $2,631/yr are 48% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 91st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98050?
Insurers decline to renew 0.87% of policies in ZIP 98050 in Washington, a drop of 53.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98050 over 5 years?
ZIP 98050 premiums spanned $2,118 to $2,737 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,449. The annualized change rate is +5.6% per year.
How does ZIP 98050 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98050 averages $2,631/yr, 90% above that figure, ranking #9 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.