ZIP 98403 · Pierce County

Tacoma, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98403, Tacoma, Washington.

27.8%
Loss ratio
0.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#34 of 511
Washington rank
2,713
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98403 (Tacoma, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,831/yr, 68th percentile nationally, 3% above the U.S. norm.

$1,831
Avg premium (2022)
+3%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
68th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,831/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.40%
Avg severity: $14,974
Nonrenewal Rate
0.76%
+284.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98403 (Tacoma, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98403 (Tacoma, WA) at $1,831 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,713 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98403 comes in 3% above, the 68th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 32% above, ranking #34 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Kirkland (ZIP 98033) at $1,839, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 27.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.40% of policies in ZIP 98403 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,974. Insurers decline to renew 0.76% of policies in ZIP 98403 at expiration, a rise of 284.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98403 have risen by 8.3%, ranging from $1,691 to $1,831 with a five-year average of $1,759, 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 98403 Compares

vs National Average
$1,831 vs $1,776
3% above national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,831 vs $1,384
32% above state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98403, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,831
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98403.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,691 -
2019 $1,730 +2.3%
2020 $1,753 +1.4%
2021 $1,788 +2.0%
2022 $1,831 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,759
Premium Range
$1,691 - $1,831
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98403

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 98403?
At the 68th percentile nationally, #34 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98403 (Tacoma, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,831 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tacoma, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98403: a claims frequency of 3.40%, a loss ratio of 27.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.76%, placing this ZIP in the 68th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98403 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98403 premiums of $1,831/yr are 3% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 68th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98403?
Insurers decline to renew 0.76% of policies in ZIP 98403 in Washington, a rise of 284.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98403 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98403 runs $1,691-$1,831 (5-year average $1,759). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 98403 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98403 runs 32% above the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,831/yr), ranking #34 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.