ZIP 98349 · Pierce County

Lakebay, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98349, Lakebay, Washington.

31.3%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#249 of 511
Washington rank
83
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lakebay, WA (ZIP 98349) runs $1,309/yr on average: the 32nd percentile nationally and 26% below the U.S. average.

$1,309
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
32nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,309/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.01%
Avg severity: $13,618
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
+69.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98349 (Lakebay, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98349 (Lakebay, WA) runs $1,309 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 83 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 26% below that mark and lands in the 32nd national percentile. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 5% (below), ranking #249 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is La Conner (ZIP 98257) at $1,310, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98349 is 31.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.01%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,618. 0.64% of ZIP 98349 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 69.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98349 costs have risen 8.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,209 to a high of $1,320, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 98349 Compares

vs National Average
$1,309 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,309 vs $1,384
5% below state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98349, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,309
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98349.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,209 -
2019 $1,240 +2.6%
2020 $1,289 +3.9%
2021 $1,320 +2.4%
2022 $1,309 -0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,274
Premium Range
$1,209 - $1,320
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98349

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 98349?
ZIP 98349 (Lakebay, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,309 per year as of 2022 (32nd percentile, #249 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lakebay, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98349: a claims frequency of 3.01%, a loss ratio of 31.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.64%, placing this ZIP in the 32nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98349 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98349 premiums of $1,309/yr are 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 32nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98349?
ZIP 98349 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.64% in Washington, a rise of 69.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98349 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98349 have ranged from $1,209 to $1,320, with a 5-year average of $1,274. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 98349 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98349 runs 5% below the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,309/yr), ranking #249 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.