ZIP 98418 · Pierce County

Tacoma, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98418, Tacoma, Washington.

56.2%
Loss ratio
1.05%
Nonrenewal rate
#432 of 511
Washington rank
2,309
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Tacoma, WA (ZIP 98418) runs $1,155/yr on average: the 20th percentile nationally and 35% below the U.S. average.

$1,155
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
-1.8%
since 2018
20th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,155/yr
-1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.28%
Avg severity: $19,797
Nonrenewal Rate
1.05%
+45.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98418 (Tacoma, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98418 (Tacoma, WA) at $1,155 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,309 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 17% below that figure, ranking #432 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Port Angeles (ZIP 98363) at $1,154, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 56.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.28%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,797. Insurers decline to renew 1.05% of policies in ZIP 98418 at expiration, a rise of 45.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 98418 premiums fallen 1.8%, spanning $1,155 to $1,202 (five-year average: $1,181), an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 98418 Compares

vs National Average
$1,155 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,155 vs $1,384
17% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98418, 2018–2022

$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220 20182019202020212022 $1,155
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98418.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,176 -
2019 $1,200 +2.1%
2020 $1,202 +0.2%
2021 $1,170 -2.6%
2022 $1,155 -1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,181
Premium Range
$1,155 - $1,202
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98418

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 98418 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 98418?
At just the 20th national percentile, #432 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, homeowners in ZIP 98418 (Tacoma, WA) pay a comparatively low $1,155 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tacoma, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98418: claims frequency (3.28%), loss ratio (56.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.05%), together placing this ZIP at the 20th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98418 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98418 lands in the 20th percentile: its $1,155/yr average is 35% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98418?
Insurers decline to renew 1.05% of policies in ZIP 98418 in Washington, a rise of 45.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98418 over 5 years?
ZIP 98418 premiums spanned $1,155 to $1,202 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,181. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 98418 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98418 has an average premium of $1,155/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 17% below the state average, ranking #432 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.