ZIP 98261 · San Juan County

Lopez Island, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98261, Lopez Island, Washington.

40.6%
Loss ratio
0.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#25 of 511
Washington rank
30
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lopez Island, WA (ZIP 98261) runs $1,907/yr on average: the 71st percentile nationally and 7% above the U.S. average.

$1,907
Avg premium (2022)
+7%
vs U.S. average
+6.4%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,907/yr
+6.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.78%
Avg severity: $43,408
Nonrenewal Rate
0.89%
+70.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98261 (Lopez Island, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98261 (Lopez Island, WA) at $1,907 per year for 2022 across approximately 30 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 7% above that mark and lands in the 71st national percentile. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 38% (above), ranking #25 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Cle Elum (ZIP 98922) at $1,924, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98261 is 40.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $43,408. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.89%, a rise of 70.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98261 costs have risen 6.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,793 to a high of $1,907, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 98261 Compares

vs National Average
$1,907 vs $1,776
7% above national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,907 vs $1,384
38% above state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98261, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,907
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98261.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,793 -
2019 $1,806 +0.8%
2020 $1,828 +1.2%
2021 $1,902 +4.0%
2022 $1,907 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,847
Premium Range
$1,793 - $1,907
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98261

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 98261?
ZIP 98261 (Lopez Island, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,907 per year as of 2022 (71st percentile, #25 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed +6.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lopez Island, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98261: claims frequency (1.78%), loss ratio (40.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.89%), together placing this ZIP at the 71st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98261 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98261 lands in the 71st percentile: its $1,907/yr average is 7% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98261?
ZIP 98261 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.89% in Washington, a rise of 70.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98261 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98261 runs $1,793-$1,907 (5-year average $1,847). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 98261 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98261 has an average premium of $1,907/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 38% above the state average, ranking #25 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.