ZIP 98354 · Pierce County

Milton, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98354, Milton, Washington.

69.0%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#287 of 511
Washington rank
1,122
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98354 (Milton, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,286/yr, 30th percentile nationally, 28% below the U.S. norm.

$1,286
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+6.9%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,286/yr
+6.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
69.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.61%
Avg severity: $24,544
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
+297.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98354 (Milton, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98354 (Milton, WA) pay an average of $1,286 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,122 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 98354 in the 30th percentile, 28% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #287 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Kent (ZIP 98032) at $1,286, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 98354 shows a 69.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.61% of policies in ZIP 98354 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,544. Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 98354 at expiration, a rise of 297.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98354 have risen by 6.9%, ranging from $1,203 to $1,299 with a five-year average of $1,268, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 98354 Compares

vs National Average
$1,286 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,286 vs $1,384
7% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98354, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,286
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98354.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,203 -
2019 $1,275 +6.0%
2020 $1,279 +0.4%
2021 $1,299 +1.5%
2022 $1,286 -1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,268
Premium Range
$1,203 - $1,299
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98354

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 98354?
At the 30th percentile nationally, #287 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98354 (Milton, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,286 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +6.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milton, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98354: claims frequency (3.61%), loss ratio (69.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.65%), together placing this ZIP at the 30th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98354 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98354 lands in the 30th percentile: its $1,286/yr average is 28% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98354?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98354 is 0.65%, a rise of 297.6% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98354 over 5 years?
ZIP 98354 premiums spanned $1,203 to $1,299 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,268. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 98354 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98354 runs 7% below the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,286/yr), ranking #287 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.