ZIP 98230 · Whatcom County

Blaine, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98230, Blaine, Washington.

56.3%
Loss ratio
0.47%
Nonrenewal rate
#470 of 511
Washington rank
138
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Blaine, WA (ZIP 98230) runs $1,103/yr on average: the 15th percentile nationally and 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,103
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+4.0%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,103/yr
+4.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.77%
Avg severity: $22,402
Nonrenewal Rate
0.47%
+38.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98230 (Blaine, WA)

ZIP 98230 (Blaine, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,103 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 138 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98230 comes in 38% below, the 15th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 20% (below), ranking #470 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Port Hadlock (ZIP 98339) at $1,102, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 56.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.77% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,402. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.47%, a rise of 38.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.0% through 2022, ranging $1,060 to $1,105 with a 5-year average of $1,089, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 98230 Compares

vs National Average
$1,103 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,103 vs $1,384
20% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98230, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100$1,110 20182019202020212022 $1,103
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98230.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,060 -
2019 $1,083 +2.2%
2020 $1,096 +1.1%
2021 $1,105 +0.8%
2022 $1,103 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,089
Premium Range
$1,060 - $1,105
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98230

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 98230?
ZIP 98230 (Blaine, WA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 15th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,103 per year, #470 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +4.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Blaine, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98230: a claims frequency of 2.77%, a loss ratio of 56.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.47%, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98230 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98230 premiums of $1,103/yr are 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98230?
ZIP 98230 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.47% in Washington, a rise of 38.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98230 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98230 runs $1,060-$1,105 (5-year average $1,089). The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 98230 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98230 has an average premium of $1,103/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 20% below the state average, ranking #470 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.