ZIP 98260 · Island County

Langley, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98260, Langley, Washington.

62.9%
Loss ratio
0.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#80 of 511
Washington rank
77
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98260 (Langley, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,565/yr, 51st percentile nationally, 12% below the U.S. norm.

$1,565
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+12.6%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,565/yr
+12.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.33%
Avg severity: $22,743
Nonrenewal Rate
0.48%
-10.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98260 (Langley, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98260 (Langley, WA) runs $1,565 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 77 reported policies. That is 12% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 51st percentile nationally. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 13% above that figure, ranking #80 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Trout Lake (ZIP 98650) at $1,564, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98260 is 62.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.33% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,743. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.48% in this ZIP, a drop of 10.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98260 costs have risen 12.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,389 to a high of $1,565, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 98260 Compares

vs National Average
$1,565 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,565 vs $1,384
13% above state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98260, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,565
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98260.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,389 -
2019 $1,492 +7.4%
2020 $1,519 +1.8%
2021 $1,564 +3.0%
2022 $1,565 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,506
Premium Range
$1,389 - $1,565
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98260

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

  • Put ZIP 98260 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 98260?
ZIP 98260 (Langley, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,565 per year as of 2022 (51st percentile, #80 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed +12.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Langley, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98260: a claims frequency of 4.33%, a loss ratio of 62.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.48%, placing this ZIP in the 51st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98260 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98260 lands in the 51st percentile: its $1,565/yr average is 12% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98260?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98260 is 0.48%, a drop of 10.4% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98260 over 5 years?
ZIP 98260 premiums spanned $1,389 to $1,565 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,506. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 98260 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98260 runs 13% above the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,565/yr), ranking #80 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.