ZIP 98361 · Lewis County

Packwood, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98361, Packwood, Washington.

103.9%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#451 of 511
Washington rank
1
Policies

The verdict

At $1,129/yr, Packwood, WA (ZIP 98361) sits in the 17th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 36% below the U.S. average.

$1,129
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+12.6%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,129/yr
+12.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
103.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.60%
Avg severity: $25,505
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
+136.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98361 (Packwood, WA)

ZIP 98361 (Packwood, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,129 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 36% below that mark and lands in the 17th national percentile. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 98361 is 18% below, ranking #451 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Lynden (ZIP 98264) at $1,131, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 98361 shows a 103.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.60%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,505. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.94%, a rise of 136.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 12.6% through 2022, ranging $1,003 to $1,129 with a 5-year average of $1,058, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 98361 Compares

vs National Average
$1,129 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,129 vs $1,384
18% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98361, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,129
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98361.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,003 -
2019 $1,003 -0.0%
2020 $1,052 +4.9%
2021 $1,102 +4.7%
2022 $1,129 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,058
Premium Range
$1,003 - $1,129
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98361

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

  • Put ZIP 98361 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Washington's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Washington overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 98361?
ZIP 98361 (Packwood, WA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 17th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,129 per year, #451 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +12.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Packwood, WA?
ZIP 98361 is running a loss ratio above 100% (103.9%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 4.60% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.94%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98361 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98361 premiums of $1,129/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98361?
ZIP 98361 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.94% in Washington, a rise of 136.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98361 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98361 runs $1,003-$1,129 (5-year average $1,058). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 98361 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98361 runs 18% below the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,129/yr), ranking #451 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.