ZIP 98404 · Pierce County

Tacoma, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98404, Tacoma, Washington.

63.7%
Loss ratio
1.17%
Nonrenewal rate
#472 of 511
Washington rank
1,628
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98404 (Tacoma, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,101/yr, 15th percentile nationally, 38% below the U.S. norm.

$1,101
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+1.1%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,101/yr
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
63.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.17%
Avg severity: $16,793
Nonrenewal Rate
1.17%
+106.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98404 (Tacoma, WA)

ZIP 98404 (Tacoma, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,101 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,628 reported policies. That is 38% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 20% below that figure, ranking #472 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Mccleary (ZIP 98557) at $1,101, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98404 is 63.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.17% of policies in ZIP 98404 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,793. 1.17% of ZIP 98404 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 106.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98404 have risen by 1.1%, ranging from $1,089 to $1,148 with a five-year average of $1,112, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 98404 Compares

vs National Average
$1,101 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,101 vs $1,384
20% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98404, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,101
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98404.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,089 -
2019 $1,117 +2.6%
2020 $1,148 +2.7%
2021 $1,106 -3.6%
2022 $1,101 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,112
Premium Range
$1,089 - $1,148
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98404

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

  • Put ZIP 98404 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 explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 98404?
At just the 15th national percentile, #472 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, homeowners in ZIP 98404 (Tacoma, WA) pay a comparatively low $1,101 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tacoma, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98404: a claims frequency of 4.17%, a loss ratio of 63.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.17%, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98404 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98404 premiums of $1,101/yr are 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98404?
ZIP 98404 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.17% in Washington, a rise of 106.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98404 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98404 runs $1,089-$1,148 (5-year average $1,112). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 98404 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98404 averages $1,101/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #472 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.