ZIP 98250 · San Juan County

Friday Harbor, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98250, Friday Harbor, Washington.

20.7%
Loss ratio
0.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#12 of 511
Washington rank
47
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Friday Harbor, WA (ZIP 98250) runs $2,162/yr on average: the 81st percentile nationally and 22% above the U.S. average.

$2,162
Avg premium (2022)
+22%
vs U.S. average
+4.6%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,162/yr
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.39%
Avg severity: $18,698
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
+285.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98250 (Friday Harbor, WA)

ZIP 98250 (Friday Harbor, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,162 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 47 reported policies. That is 22% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 81st percentile nationally. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 98250 is 56% above, ranking #12 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Woodinville (ZIP 98077) at $2,159, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 20.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.39%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,698. Insurers decline to renew 0.59% of policies in ZIP 98250 at expiration, a rise of 285.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98250 have risen by 4.6%, ranging from $2,068 to $2,165 with a five-year average of $2,129, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 98250 Compares

vs National Average
$2,162 vs $1,776
22% above national avg
vs Washington Average
$2,162 vs $1,384
56% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98250, 2018–2022

$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,162
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98250.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,068 -
2019 $2,115 +2.3%
2020 $2,165 +2.4%
2021 $2,136 -1.3%
2022 $2,162 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,129
Premium Range
$2,068 - $2,165
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98250

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 98250?
At the 81st percentile nationally, #12 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98250 (Friday Harbor, WA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,162 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +4.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Friday Harbor, WA?
In ZIP 98250, insurers report a 20.7% loss ratio, a 2.39% claims frequency, and a 0.59% nonrenewal rate, the 81st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98250 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98250 premiums of $2,162/yr are 22% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98250?
ZIP 98250 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.59% in Washington, a rise of 285.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98250 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98250 have ranged from $2,068 to $2,165, with a 5-year average of $2,129. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 98250 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98250 averages $2,162/yr, 56% above that figure, ranking #12 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.