ZIP 98251 · Snohomish County

Gold Bar, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98251, Gold Bar, Washington.

74.8%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#447 of 511
Washington rank
11
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Gold Bar, WA (ZIP 98251) runs $1,134/yr on average: the 18th percentile nationally and 36% below the U.S. average.

$1,134
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+1.0%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,134/yr
+1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
74.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.72%
Avg severity: $17,973
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
+21.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98251 (Gold Bar, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98251 (Gold Bar, WA) runs $1,134 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 11 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98251 comes in 36% below, the 18th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 98251 is 18% below, ranking #447 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Richland (ZIP 99354) at $1,134, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 74.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 98251. 4.72% of policies in ZIP 98251 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,973. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.06%, a rise of 21.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98251 have risen by 1.0%, ranging from $1,122 to $1,171 with a five-year average of $1,148, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 98251 Compares

vs National Average
$1,134 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,134 vs $1,384
18% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98251, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,134
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98251.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,122 -
2019 $1,145 +2.0%
2020 $1,171 +2.2%
2021 $1,170 -0.0%
2022 $1,134 -3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,148
Premium Range
$1,122 - $1,171
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98251

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

  • Compare ZIP 98251 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Washington's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Washington overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 98251?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98251 (Gold Bar, WA) is comparatively affordable at $1,134 per year as of 2022, just the 18th percentile nationally, #447 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gold Bar, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98251: a claims frequency of 4.72%, a loss ratio of 74.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.06%, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98251 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98251 premiums of $1,134/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98251?
Insurers decline to renew 1.06% of policies in ZIP 98251 in Washington, a rise of 21.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98251 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98251 runs $1,122-$1,171 (5-year average $1,148). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 98251 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98251 runs 18% below the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,134/yr), ranking #447 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.