ZIP 98273 Insurance Data

Mount Vernon, Washington · Skagit County · 131 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,128/yr
+8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.59%
Avg severity: $15,508
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
+18.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98273 (Mount Vernon, WA)

ZIP 98273 (Mount Vernon, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,128 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 131 reported policies. That is 36% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 17th percentile nationally. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 19% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98273 is 35.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,508. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.57% in this ZIP, a rise of 18.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98273 have risen by 8.2%, ranging from $1,042 to $1,128 with a five-year average of $1,093 — an annualized rate of +2.0% per year. 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 98273 Compares

vs National Average
$1,128 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,128 vs $1,384
19% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,042
2019 $1,088 +4.4%
2020 $1,103 +1.4%
2021 $1,105 +0.1%
2022 $1,128 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,093
Premium Range
$1,042 - $1,128
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 98273?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98273 (Mount Vernon, WA) is $1,128 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mount Vernon, WA?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.59% in this ZIP), loss ratio (35.6%), and nonrenewal rates (0.57%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98273 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98273 premiums of $1,128/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98273?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98273 is 0.57%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +18.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98273 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98273 have ranged from $1,042 to $1,128, with a 5-year average of $1,093. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 98273 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98273 has an average premium of $1,128/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average.

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