ZIP 98444 · Pierce County

Tacoma, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98444, Tacoma, Washington.

97.3%
Loss ratio
1.14%
Nonrenewal rate
#487 of 511
Washington rank
1,949
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Tacoma, WA (ZIP 98444) runs $1,077/yr on average: the 13th percentile nationally and 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,077
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+0.7%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,077/yr
+0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
97.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.31%
Avg severity: $24,324
Nonrenewal Rate
1.14%
+82.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98444 (Tacoma, WA)

ZIP 98444 (Tacoma, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,077 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,949 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 98444 in the 13th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 22% (below), ranking #487 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Vancouver (ZIP 98663) at $1,080, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 98444 shows a 97.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.31%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,324. Insurers decline to renew 1.14% of policies in ZIP 98444 at expiration, a rise of 82.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.7% through 2022, ranging $1,069 to $1,113 with a 5-year average of $1,088, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 98444 Compares

vs National Average
$1,077 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,077 vs $1,384
22% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98444, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100$1,110$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,077
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98444.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,069 -
2019 $1,086 +1.6%
2020 $1,113 +2.5%
2021 $1,095 -1.6%
2022 $1,077 -1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,088
Premium Range
$1,069 - $1,113
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98444

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

  • Put ZIP 98444 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 98444?
At just the 13th national percentile, #487 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, homeowners in ZIP 98444 (Tacoma, WA) pay a comparatively low $1,077 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tacoma, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98444: a claims frequency of 4.31%, a loss ratio of 97.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.14%, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98444 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98444 premiums of $1,077/yr are 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98444?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98444 is 1.14%, a rise of 82.5% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98444 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98444 runs $1,069-$1,113 (5-year average $1,088). The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 98444 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98444 has an average premium of $1,077/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 22% below the state average, ranking #487 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.