ZIP 98498 · Pierce County

Lakewood, WA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 98498, Lakewood, Washington averages $1,243/yr.

66.1%
Loss ratio
0.95%
Nonrenewal rate
#339 of 511
Washington rank
1,261
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Lakewood, WA sits #18,748 nationally on average premium ($1,243) versus #10,656 on nonrenewal rate (0.95%).

$1,243
Avg premium (2022)
#18,748
of 25,593 on premium
#10,656
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
27th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
44/100
98498 - Lakewood, WA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B
$1,243/yr
Avg premium, 73rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
98.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
60.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 98498's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,243 Lower than most lower than 73% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 98498. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Washington, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 98498; crosshairs: Washington averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$643.3$2071.3$3499.4$4927.4$6355.50.0%0.9%1.7%2.5%3.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 98266 · Maple Falls $903/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 99324 · College Place $1,032/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 98660 · Vancouver $1,062/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 98673 · Wishram $1,092/yr · 3.23%
  • ZIP 98230 · Blaine $1,103/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 98531 · Centralia $1,117/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 98047 · Pacific $1,133/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 98445 · Tacoma $1,148/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99320 · Benton City $1,158/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 98270 · Marysville $1,175/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 99004 · Cheney $1,188/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 99348 · Prescott $1,202/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 98226 · Bellingham $1,210/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 99328 · Dayton $1,217/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99218 · Spokane $1,224/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 98247 · Everson $1,233/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 98930 · Grandview $1,241/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 98498 · Lakewood (this ZIP) $1,243/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 98520 · Aberdeen $1,247/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 98340 · Hansville $1,257/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 98532 · Chehalis $1,266/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 98371 · Puyallup $1,275/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 98620 · Goldendale $1,282/yr · 1.59%
  • ZIP 98604 · Battle Ground $1,289/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 98528 · Belfair $1,296/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 98585 · Silver Creek $1,300/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 98349 · Lakebay $1,309/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 98178 · Seattle $1,320/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 98327 · Dupont $1,331/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 98365 · Port Ludlow $1,342/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 99026 · Nine Mile Falls $1,351/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 98542 · Ethel $1,359/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 98023 · Federal Way $1,369/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 98590 · Tokeland $1,381/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 98342 · Indianola $1,401/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 98908 · Yakima $1,424/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 99122 · Davenport $1,439/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99185 · Wilbur $1,458/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 98038 · Maple Valley $1,482/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 98844 · Oroville $1,505/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 98045 · North Bend $1,525/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 98952 · White Swan $1,553/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 99167 · Rice $1,581/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 98938 · Outlook $1,627/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 98122 · Seattle $1,699/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 98843 · Orondo $1,758/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 98199 · Seattle $1,848/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 98024 · Fall City $1,956/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 98110 · Bainbridge Island $2,217/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 98039 · Medina $6,096/yr · 0.79%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,243/yr
Below-median premium
+5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.1%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.75%
Avg severity: $21,954
Nonrenewal Rate
0.95%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+176.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98498 (Lakewood, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98498 (Lakewood, WA) pay an average of $1,243 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,261 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 30% below that mark and lands in the 27th national percentile. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 10% below, ranking #339 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Puyallup (ZIP 98375) at $1,244, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 66.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.75% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,954. 0.95% of ZIP 98498 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 176.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 98498 premiums risen 5.1%, spanning $1,183 to $1,257 (five-year average: $1,232), an annualized rate of +1.3% per year.

FEMA NRI places Pierce County in the upper risk band at 98.5 (Relatively High): national 99th percentile, #2/39 inside Washington, and 41% above the 70.0 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 14.4 · Community Resilience 60.1. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 98498 Compares

vs National Average
$1,243 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,243 vs $1,384
10% below state avg
National Percentile
27th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98498, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280 20182019202020212022 $1,243
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98498.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,183 -
2019 $1,223 +3.4%
2020 $1,256 +2.7%
2021 $1,257 +0.1%
2022 $1,243 -1.1%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 98498

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,232
Premium Range
$1,183 - $1,257
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Pierce County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 98498 via FIPS 53053. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
98.5
Relatively High · 99th national percentile
In-state county rank
#2
of 39 Washington counties · state mean 70.0
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $363,823,475

Social Vulnerability Index 14.4 · Community Resilience 60.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Washington NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Pierce County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 98498: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Washington. County hazard context (Pierce, NRI 98.5) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,243/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.95% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 98498?
At the 27th percentile nationally, #339 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98498 (Lakewood, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,243 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lakewood, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98498: a claims frequency of 3.75%, a loss ratio of 66.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.95%, placing this ZIP in the 27th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98498 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98498 premiums of $1,243/yr are 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 27th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98498?
ZIP 98498 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.95% in Washington, a rise of 176.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98498 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98498 have ranged from $1,183 to $1,257, with a 5-year average of $1,232. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 98498 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98498 has an average premium of $1,243/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 10% below the state average, ranking #339 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 98498?
County NRI 98.5 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 98498 via Pierce County FIPS 53053. In-state rank #2 of 39; national percentile 99th; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 98498

This ZIP's premiums run at the 27th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.