ZIP 98466 · Pierce County

Tacoma, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98466, Tacoma, Washington.

45.6%
Loss ratio
0.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#254 of 511
Washington rank
1,756
Policies

The verdict

Tacoma, WA (ZIP 98466) averages $1,306/yr for homeowners insurance, 26% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally.

$1,306
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+8.8%
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)
$1,306/yr
+8.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.60%
Avg severity: $16,548
Nonrenewal Rate
0.58%
+29.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98466 (Tacoma, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98466 (Tacoma, WA) at $1,306 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,756 reported policies. That is 26% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 32nd percentile nationally. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #254 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Creston (ZIP 99117) at $1,307, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98466 is 45.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.60% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,548. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.58% in this ZIP, a rise of 29.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.8% through 2022, ranging $1,201 to $1,310 with a 5-year average of $1,265, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 98466 Compares

vs National Average
$1,306 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,306 vs $1,384
6% below state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98466, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,306
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98466.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,201 -
2019 $1,243 +3.5%
2020 $1,264 +1.7%
2021 $1,310 +3.6%
2022 $1,306 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,265
Premium Range
$1,201 - $1,310
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98466

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

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 98466?
ZIP 98466 (Tacoma, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,306 per year as of 2022 (32nd percentile, #254 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed +8.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tacoma, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98466: claims frequency (3.60%), loss ratio (45.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.58%), together placing this ZIP at the 32nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98466 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98466 premiums of $1,306/yr are 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 32nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98466?
Insurers decline to renew 0.58% of policies in ZIP 98466 in Washington, a rise of 29.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98466 over 5 years?
ZIP 98466 premiums spanned $1,201 to $1,310 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,265. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 98466 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98466 has an average premium of $1,306/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average, ranking #254 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.