ZIP 98409 · Pierce County

Tacoma, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98409, Tacoma, Washington.

64.9%
Loss ratio
1.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#460 of 511
Washington rank
1,249
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98409 (Tacoma, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,115/yr, 16th percentile nationally, 37% below the U.S. norm.

$1,115
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+3.3%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,115/yr
+3.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.08%
Avg severity: $23,529
Nonrenewal Rate
1.07%
+35.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98409 (Tacoma, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98409 (Tacoma, WA) runs $1,115 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,249 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 37% below that mark and lands in the 16th national percentile. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 19% (below), ranking #460 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Centralia (ZIP 98531) at $1,117, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 64.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 98409. 3.08% of policies in ZIP 98409 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,529. 1.07% of ZIP 98409 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 35.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98409 costs have risen 3.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,079 to a high of $1,132, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 98409 Compares

vs National Average
$1,115 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,115 vs $1,384
19% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98409, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,115
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98409.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,079 -
2019 $1,107 +2.6%
2020 $1,132 +2.3%
2021 $1,114 -1.6%
2022 $1,115 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,109
Premium Range
$1,079 - $1,132
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98409

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 98409?
At just the 16th national percentile, #460 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, homeowners in ZIP 98409 (Tacoma, WA) pay a comparatively low $1,115 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tacoma, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98409: claims frequency (3.08%), loss ratio (64.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.07%), together placing this ZIP at the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98409 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98409 lands in the 16th percentile: its $1,115/yr average is 37% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98409?
ZIP 98409 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.07% in Washington, a rise of 35.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98409 over 5 years?
ZIP 98409 premiums spanned $1,079 to $1,132 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,109. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 98409 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98409 averages $1,115/yr, 19% below that figure, ranking #460 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.