ZIP 98249 · Island County

Freeland, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98249, Freeland, Washington.

45.2%
Loss ratio
0.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#50 of 511
Washington rank
110
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98249 (Freeland, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,705/yr, 61st percentile nationally, 4% below the U.S. norm.

$1,705
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+15.7%
since 2018
61st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,705/yr
+15.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.56%
Avg severity: $21,697
Nonrenewal Rate
0.74%
+123.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98249 (Freeland, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98249 (Freeland, WA) pay an average of $1,705 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 110 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 4% below that mark and lands in the 61st national percentile. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 23% (above), ranking #50 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Vaughn (ZIP 98394) at $1,708, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 45.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.56% of policies in ZIP 98249 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,697. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.74% in this ZIP, a rise of 123.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 98249 premiums risen 15.7%, spanning $1,474 to $1,705 (five-year average: $1,594), an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 98249 Compares

vs National Average
$1,705 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,705 vs $1,384
23% above state avg
National Percentile
61th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98249, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,705
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98249.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,474 -
2019 $1,549 +5.1%
2020 $1,593 +2.9%
2021 $1,652 +3.7%
2022 $1,705 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,594
Premium Range
$1,474 - $1,705
Annual Change Rate
+3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98249

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 98249?
At the 61st percentile nationally, #50 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98249 (Freeland, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,705 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +15.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Freeland, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98249: claims frequency (3.56%), loss ratio (45.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.74%), together placing this ZIP at the 61st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98249 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98249 lands in the 61st percentile: its $1,705/yr average is 4% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98249?
Insurers decline to renew 0.74% of policies in ZIP 98249 in Washington, a rise of 123.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98249 over 5 years?
ZIP 98249 premiums spanned $1,474 to $1,705 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,594. The annualized change rate is +3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 98249 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98249 has an average premium of $1,705/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 23% above the state average, ranking #50 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.