ZIP 98388 · Pierce County

Steilacoom, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98388, Steilacoom, Washington.

69.9%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#208 of 511
Washington rank
327
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98388 (Steilacoom, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,347/yr, 35th percentile nationally, 24% below the U.S. norm.

$1,347
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+8.4%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,347/yr
+8.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
69.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.45%
Avg severity: $27,260
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
+610.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98388 (Steilacoom, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98388 (Steilacoom, WA) at $1,347 per year for 2022 across approximately 327 reported policies. That is 24% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 35th percentile nationally. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 3% below, ranking #208 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Glenoma (ZIP 98336) at $1,347, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 98388 shows a 69.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.45% of policies in ZIP 98388 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,260. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.75%, a rise of 610.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 98388 premiums risen 8.4%, spanning $1,242 to $1,363 (five-year average: $1,318), 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 98388 Compares

vs National Average
$1,347 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,347 vs $1,384
3% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98388, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,347
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98388.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,242 -
2019 $1,305 +5.1%
2020 $1,332 +2.1%
2021 $1,363 +2.3%
2022 $1,347 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,318
Premium Range
$1,242 - $1,363
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98388

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 98388?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98388 (Steilacoom, WA) averages $1,347 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 35th percentile, #208 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +8.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Steilacoom, WA?
In ZIP 98388, insurers report a 69.9% loss ratio, a 3.45% claims frequency, and a 0.75% nonrenewal rate, the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98388 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98388 premiums of $1,347/yr are 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98388?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98388 is 0.75%, a rise of 610.4% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98388 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98388 have ranged from $1,242 to $1,363, with a 5-year average of $1,318. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 98388 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98388 has an average premium of $1,347/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 3% below the state average, ranking #208 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.