ZIP 98223 · Snohomish County

Arlington, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98223, Arlington, Washington.

58.0%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#186 of 511
Washington rank
49
Policies

The verdict

At $1,369/yr, Arlington, WA (ZIP 98223) sits in the 37th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 23% below the U.S. average.

$1,369
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+7.2%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,369/yr
+7.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.50%
Avg severity: $22,693
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
+59.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98223 (Arlington, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98223 (Arlington, WA) at $1,369 per year for 2022 across approximately 49 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 23% below that mark and lands in the 37th national percentile. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (below), ranking #186 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Federal Way (ZIP 98023) at $1,369, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 58.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.50%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,693. 0.80% of ZIP 98223 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 59.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98223 costs have risen 7.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,277 to a high of $1,381, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 98223 Compares

vs National Average
$1,369 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,369 vs $1,384
1% below state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98223, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,369
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98223.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,277 -
2019 $1,341 +5.0%
2020 $1,355 +1.1%
2021 $1,381 +1.9%
2022 $1,369 -0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,344
Premium Range
$1,277 - $1,381
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98223

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 98223?
At the 37th percentile nationally, #186 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98223 (Arlington, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,369 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +7.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Arlington, WA?
In ZIP 98223, insurers report a 58.0% loss ratio, a 3.50% claims frequency, and a 0.80% nonrenewal rate, the 37th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98223 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98223 premiums of $1,369/yr are 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98223?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98223 is 0.80%, a rise of 59.9% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98223 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98223 runs $1,277-$1,381 (5-year average $1,344). The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 98223 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98223 has an average premium of $1,369/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 1% below the state average, ranking #186 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.