ZIP 98296 · Snohomish County

Snohomish, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98296, Snohomish, Washington.

42.6%
Loss ratio
0.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#74 of 511
Washington rank
317
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Snohomish, WA (ZIP 98296) runs $1,591/yr on average: the 53rd percentile nationally and 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,591
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,591/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.56%
Avg severity: $19,029
Nonrenewal Rate
0.46%
+86.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98296 (Snohomish, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98296 (Snohomish, WA) pay an average of $1,591 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 317 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98296 comes in 10% below, the 53rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 15% above that figure, ranking #74 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Skamokawa (ZIP 98647) at $1,589, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98296 is 42.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.56%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,029. 0.46% of ZIP 98296 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 86.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98296 costs have risen 10.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,438 to a high of $1,591, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 98296 Compares

vs National Average
$1,591 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,591 vs $1,384
15% above state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98296, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,591
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98296.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,438 -
2019 $1,495 +4.0%
2020 $1,525 +2.0%
2021 $1,580 +3.6%
2022 $1,591 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,526
Premium Range
$1,438 - $1,591
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98296

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 98296?
ZIP 98296 (Snohomish, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,591 per year as of 2022 (53rd percentile, #74 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Snohomish, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98296: a claims frequency of 3.56%, a loss ratio of 42.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.46%, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98296 compared to the national average?
At $1,591/yr, ZIP 98296 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98296?
Insurers decline to renew 0.46% of policies in ZIP 98296 in Washington, a rise of 86.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98296 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98296 have ranged from $1,438 to $1,591, with a 5-year average of $1,526. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 98296 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98296 runs 15% above the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,591/yr), ranking #74 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.