ZIP 98235 · Skagit County

Clearlake, WA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 98235, Clearlake, Washington averages $1,108/yr.

11.3%
Loss ratio
#464 of 511
Washington rank
1,297
Policies

The verdict

Clearlake, WA (ZIP 98235) averages $1,108/yr for homeowners insurance, 38% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally.

$1,108
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+2.1%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
54/100
98235 - Clearlake, 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 A-
$1,108/yr
Avg premium, 84th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
88.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
73.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 98235's premium sits nationally

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

$1,108 Among the lowest lower than 84% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,108/yr
Below-median premium
+2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.3%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.58%
Avg severity: $1,897
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98235 (Clearlake, WA)

ZIP 98235 (Clearlake, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,108 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,297 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98235 comes in 38% below, the 16th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 20% (below), ranking #464 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Pasco (ZIP 99301) at $1,108, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 11.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 98235. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.58%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,897.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98235 costs have risen 2.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,018 to a high of $1,108, an annualized rate of +0.5% per year.

FEMA NRI places Skagit County in the upper risk band at 88.8 (Relatively Moderate): national 89th percentile, #18/39 inside Washington, and 27% above the 70.0 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 31.7 · Community Resilience 73.4. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 98235 Compares

vs National Average
$1,108 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,108 vs $1,384
20% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98235, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,108
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98235.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,085 -
2019 $1,083 -0.2%
2020 $1,063 -1.8%
2021 $1,018 -4.3%
2022 $1,108 +8.8%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 98235 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,072
Premium Range
$1,018 - $1,108
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Skagit County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 98235 via FIPS 53057. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
88.8
Relatively Moderate · 89th national percentile
In-state county rank
#18
of 39 Washington counties · state mean 70.0
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $32,562,059

Social Vulnerability Index 31.7 · Community Resilience 73.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Skagit County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 98235 in Skagit County (NRI 88.8, hazard Earthquake), both outside Washington. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,108/yr 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 98235?
At just the 16th national percentile, #464 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, homeowners in ZIP 98235 (Clearlake, WA) pay a comparatively low $1,108 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Clearlake, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98235: a claims frequency of 6.58%, a loss ratio of 11.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98235 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98235 lands in the 16th percentile: its $1,108/yr average is 38% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98235?
ZIP 98235 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98235 over 5 years?
ZIP 98235 premiums spanned $1,018 to $1,108 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,072. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 98235 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98235 averages $1,108/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #464 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 98235?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 98235 (Skagit) is 88.8 - #18/39 in Washington, 89th national percentile, top hazard Earthquake. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 98235

This ZIP's premiums run at the 16th 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.