ZIP 98354 Insurance Data
Milton, Washington · Pierce County · 1,122 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 98354 (Milton, WA)
ZIP 98354 (Milton, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,286 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,122 reported policies. That is 28% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 7% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 98354 is 69.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.61%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,544. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.65% in this ZIP, a rise of 297.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-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. 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
Premium History
| 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
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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
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