ZIP 98288 · King County

Skykomish, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98288, Skykomish, Washington.

16.8%
Loss ratio
1.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#390 of 511
Washington rank

The verdict

Skykomish, WA (ZIP 98288) averages $1,206/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally.

$1,206
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+6.7%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,206/yr
+6.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.16%
Avg severity: $9,380
Nonrenewal Rate
1.29%
+183.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98288 (Skykomish, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98288 (Skykomish, WA) runs $1,206 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98288 comes in 32% below, the 24th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #390 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Port Townsend (ZIP 98368) at $1,206, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 16.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.16% of policies in ZIP 98288 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,380. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.29%, a rise of 183.2% 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 98288 costs have risen 6.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,082 to a high of $1,206, 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 98288 Compares

vs National Average
$1,206 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,206 vs $1,384
13% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98288, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,206
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98288.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,131 -
2019 $1,165 +3.1%
2020 $1,082 -7.2%
2021 $1,166 +7.7%
2022 $1,206 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,150
Premium Range
$1,082 - $1,206
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98288

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 98288?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98288 (Skykomish, WA) averages $1,206 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 24th percentile, #390 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +6.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Skykomish, WA?
In ZIP 98288, insurers report a 16.8% loss ratio, a 2.16% claims frequency, and a 1.29% nonrenewal rate, the 24th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98288 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98288 lands in the 24th percentile: its $1,206/yr average is 32% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98288?
ZIP 98288 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.29% in Washington, a rise of 183.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98288 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98288 runs $1,082-$1,206 (5-year average $1,150). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 98288 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98288 has an average premium of $1,206/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 13% below the state average, ranking #390 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.