ZIP 98424 · Pierce County

Tacoma, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98424, Tacoma, Washington.

42.3%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#371 of 511
Washington rank
620
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Tacoma, WA (ZIP 98424) runs $1,219/yr on average: the 25th percentile nationally and 31% below the U.S. average.

$1,219
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+6.4%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,219/yr
+6.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.46%
Avg severity: $21,004
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
+291.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98424 (Tacoma, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98424 (Tacoma, WA) pay an average of $1,219 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 620 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 31% below that mark and lands in the 25th national percentile. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #371 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Acme (ZIP 98220) at $1,218, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98424 is 42.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.46% of policies in ZIP 98424 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,004. Insurers decline to renew 0.84% of policies in ZIP 98424 at expiration, a rise of 291.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.4% through 2022, ranging $1,145 to $1,259 with a 5-year average of $1,211, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 98424 Compares

vs National Average
$1,219 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,219 vs $1,384
12% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98424, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,219
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98424.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,145 -
2019 $1,213 +5.9%
2020 $1,259 +3.8%
2021 $1,219 -3.2%
2022 $1,219 -0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,211
Premium Range
$1,145 - $1,259
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98424

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 98424?
ZIP 98424 (Tacoma, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,219 per year as of 2022 (25th percentile, #371 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed +6.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tacoma, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98424: claims frequency (2.46%), loss ratio (42.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.84%), together placing this ZIP at the 25th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98424 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98424 lands in the 25th percentile: its $1,219/yr average is 31% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98424?
ZIP 98424 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.84% in Washington, a rise of 291.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98424 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98424 runs $1,145-$1,259 (5-year average $1,211). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 98424 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98424 runs 12% below the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,219/yr), ranking #371 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.