ZIP 98465 · Pierce County

Tacoma, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98465, Tacoma, Washington.

41.2%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#327 of 511
Washington rank
1,472
Policies

The verdict

At $1,250/yr, Tacoma, WA (ZIP 98465) sits in the 27th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 30% below the U.S. average.

$1,250
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+7.5%
since 2018
27th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,250/yr
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.27%
Avg severity: $12,070
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
-30.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98465 (Tacoma, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98465 (Tacoma, WA) runs $1,250 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,472 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98465 comes in 30% below, the 27th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 10% below, ranking #327 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Darrington (ZIP 98241) at $1,250, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 41.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 4.27% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,070. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.71%, a drop of 30.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98465 have risen by 7.5%, ranging from $1,163 to $1,250 with a five-year average of $1,220, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 98465 Compares

vs National Average
$1,250 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,250 vs $1,384
10% below state avg
National Percentile
27th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98465, 2018–2022

$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260 20182019202020212022 $1,250
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98465.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,163 -
2019 $1,223 +5.2%
2020 $1,216 -0.6%
2021 $1,248 +2.6%
2022 $1,250 +0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,220
Premium Range
$1,163 - $1,250
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98465

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

  • Compare ZIP 98465 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 98465?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98465 (Tacoma, WA) averages $1,250 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 27th percentile, #327 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tacoma, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98465: a claims frequency of 4.27%, a loss ratio of 41.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.71%, placing this ZIP in the 27th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98465 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98465 lands in the 27th percentile: its $1,250/yr average is 30% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98465?
ZIP 98465 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.71% in Washington, a drop of 30.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98465 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98465 have ranged from $1,163 to $1,250, with a 5-year average of $1,220. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 98465 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98465 has an average premium of $1,250/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 10% below the state average, ranking #327 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.