ZIP 98446 · Pierce County

Tacoma, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98446, Tacoma, Washington.

97.6%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#255 of 511
Washington rank
357
Policies

The verdict

Tacoma, WA (ZIP 98446) averages $1,305/yr for homeowners insurance, 26% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally.

$1,305
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+6.7%
since 2018
32nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,305/yr
+6.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
97.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.30%
Avg severity: $38,612
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
+66.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98446 (Tacoma, WA)

ZIP 98446 (Tacoma, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,305 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 357 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98446 comes in 26% below, the 32nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 6% below, ranking #255 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Seattle (ZIP 98107) at $1,304, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 97.6%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 98446. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $38,612. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.64% in this ZIP, a rise of 66.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98446 have risen by 6.7%, ranging from $1,223 to $1,326 with a five-year average of $1,292, 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 98446 Compares

vs National Average
$1,305 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,305 vs $1,384
6% below state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98446, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,305
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98446.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,223 -
2019 $1,280 +4.6%
2020 $1,326 +3.6%
2021 $1,324 -0.2%
2022 $1,305 -1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,292
Premium Range
$1,223 - $1,326
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98446

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

  • Compare ZIP 98446 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 98446?
ZIP 98446 (Tacoma, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,305 per year as of 2022 (32nd percentile, #255 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed +6.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tacoma, WA?
In ZIP 98446, insurers report a 97.6% loss ratio, a 3.30% claims frequency, and a 0.64% nonrenewal rate, the 32nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98446 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98446 lands in the 32nd percentile: its $1,305/yr average is 26% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98446?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98446 is 0.64%, a rise of 66.5% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98446 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98446 runs $1,223-$1,326 (5-year average $1,292). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 98446 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98446 runs 6% below the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,305/yr), ranking #255 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.