ZIP 98276 · Whatcom County

Nooksack, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98276, Nooksack, Washington.

28.2%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#503 of 511
Washington rank
851
Policies

The verdict

At $983/yr, Nooksack, WA (ZIP 98276) sits in the 6th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 45% below the U.S. average.

$983
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+1.6%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$983/yr
+1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.93%
Avg severity: $7,057
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98276 (Nooksack, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98276 (Nooksack, WA) at $983 per year for 2022 across approximately 851 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 98276 in the 6th percentile, 45% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 29% (below), ranking #503 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Deming (ZIP 98244) at $979, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 98276 shows a 28.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.93%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,057. Insurers decline to renew 0.84% of policies in ZIP 98276 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98276 costs have risen 1.6% since 2018, from a low of $967 to a high of $1,019, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 98276 Compares

vs National Average
$983 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$983 vs $1,384
29% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98276, 2018–2022

$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $983
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98276.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $967 -
2019 $1,006 +4.0%
2020 $986 -2.0%
2021 $1,019 +3.3%
2022 $983 -3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$992
Premium Range
$967 - $1,019
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98276

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 98276?
ZIP 98276 (Nooksack, WA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 6th percentile as of 2022, averaging $983 per year, #503 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Nooksack, WA?
In ZIP 98276, insurers report a 28.2% loss ratio, a 3.93% claims frequency, and a 0.84% nonrenewal rate, the 6th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98276 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98276 premiums of $983/yr are 45% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98276?
Insurers decline to renew 0.84% of policies in ZIP 98276 in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98276 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98276 runs $967-$1,019 (5-year average $992). The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 98276 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98276 averages $983/yr, 29% below that figure, ranking #503 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.