ZIP 98263 · Skagit County

Lyman, WA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 98263, Lyman, Washington averages $1,095/yr.

339.8%
Loss ratio
#478 of 511
Washington rank
180
Policies

The verdict

At $1,095/yr, Lyman, WA (ZIP 98263) sits in the 15th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 38% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,095
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-0.8%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
54/100
98263 - Lyman, WA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A
$1,095/yr
Avg premium, 85th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
88.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
73.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 98263's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,095 Among the lowest lower than 85% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,095/yr
Below-median premium
-0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
339.8%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.06%
Avg severity: $73,470
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98263 (Lyman, WA)

ZIP 98263 (Lyman, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,095 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 180 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98263 comes in 38% below, the 15th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 21% below that figure, ranking #478 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Bremerton (ZIP 98310) at $1,095, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98263 is 339.8%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.06%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $73,470.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98263 costs have fallen 0.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,058 to a high of $1,176, an annualized rate of -0.2% per year.

FEMA NRI places Skagit County in the upper risk band at 88.8 (Relatively Moderate): national 89th percentile, #18/39 inside Washington, and 27% above the 70.0 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 31.7 · Community Resilience 73.4. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 98263 Compares

vs National Average
$1,095 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,095 vs $1,384
21% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98263, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,095
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98263.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,103 -
2019 $1,176 +6.6%
2020 $1,129 -4.0%
2021 $1,058 -6.4%
2022 $1,095 +3.5%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 98263

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,112
Premium Range
$1,058 - $1,176
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Skagit County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 98263 via FIPS 53057. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
88.8
Relatively Moderate · 89th national percentile
In-state county rank
#18
of 39 Washington counties · state mean 70.0
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $32,562,059

Social Vulnerability Index 31.7 · Community Resilience 73.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Washington NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 98263's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 98263 in Skagit County (NRI 88.8, hazard Earthquake), both outside Washington. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,095/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 98263?
At just the 15th national percentile, #478 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, homeowners in ZIP 98263 (Lyman, WA) pay a comparatively low $1,095 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lyman, WA?
ZIP 98263 is running a loss ratio above 100% (339.8%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 5.06% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98263 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98263 premiums of $1,095/yr are 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98263?
ZIP 98263 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98263 over 5 years?
ZIP 98263 premiums spanned $1,058 to $1,176 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,112. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 98263 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98263 has an average premium of $1,095/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 21% below the state average, ranking #478 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 98263?
Skagit County scores 88.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 89th percentile nationally and #18 of 39 Washington counties. The index's top hazard label is Earthquake. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Tornado Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 98263

This ZIP's premiums run at the 15th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.