ZIP 98370 · Kitsap County

Poulsbo, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98370, Poulsbo, Washington.

37.3%
Loss ratio
0.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#272 of 511
Washington rank
201
Policies

The verdict

Poulsbo, WA (ZIP 98370) averages $1,295/yr for homeowners insurance, 27% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally.

$1,295
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+11.1%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,295/yr
+11.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.66%
Avg severity: $18,132
Nonrenewal Rate
0.43%
+131.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98370 (Poulsbo, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98370 (Poulsbo, WA) runs $1,295 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 201 reported policies. That is 27% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 31st percentile nationally. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #272 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Belfair (ZIP 98528) at $1,296, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 37.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.66%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,132. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.43%, a rise of 131.0% 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 11.1% through 2022, ranging $1,165 to $1,295 with a 5-year average of $1,238, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 98370 Compares

vs National Average
$1,295 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,295 vs $1,384
6% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98370, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,295
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98370.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,165 -
2019 $1,209 +3.7%
2020 $1,246 +3.1%
2021 $1,277 +2.5%
2022 $1,295 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,238
Premium Range
$1,165 - $1,295
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98370

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 98370?
ZIP 98370 (Poulsbo, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,295 per year as of 2022 (31st percentile, #272 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed +11.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Poulsbo, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98370: a claims frequency of 2.66%, a loss ratio of 37.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.43%, placing this ZIP in the 31st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98370 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98370 premiums of $1,295/yr are 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 31st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98370?
ZIP 98370 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.43% in Washington, a rise of 131.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98370 over 5 years?
ZIP 98370 premiums spanned $1,165 to $1,295 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,238. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 98370 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98370 has an average premium of $1,295/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average, ranking #272 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.