ZIP 98503 · Thurston County

Lacey, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98503, Lacey, Washington.

63.4%
Loss ratio
0.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#479 of 511
Washington rank
1,251
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98503 (Lacey, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,094/yr, 14th percentile nationally, 38% below the U.S. norm.

$1,094
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+10.7%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,094/yr
+10.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
63.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.88%
Avg severity: $24,112
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
+19.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98503 (Lacey, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98503 (Lacey, WA) pay an average of $1,094 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,251 reported policies. That is 38% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 21% (below), ranking #479 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Spokane (ZIP 99206) at $1,093, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98503 is 63.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.88% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,112. Insurers decline to renew 0.68% of policies in ZIP 98503 at expiration, a rise of 19.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98503 costs have risen 10.7% since 2018, from a low of $988 to a high of $1,094, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 98503 Compares

vs National Average
$1,094 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,094 vs $1,384
21% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98503, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,094
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98503.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $988 -
2019 $1,022 +3.5%
2020 $1,057 +3.3%
2021 $1,080 +2.2%
2022 $1,094 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,048
Premium Range
$988 - $1,094
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98503

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 98503?
ZIP 98503 (Lacey, WA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 14th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,094 per year, #479 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +10.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lacey, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98503: claims frequency (2.88%), loss ratio (63.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.68%), together placing this ZIP at the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98503 compared to the national average?
At $1,094/yr, ZIP 98503 runs 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98503?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98503 is 0.68%, a rise of 19.1% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98503 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98503 runs $988-$1,094 (5-year average $1,048). The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 98503 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98503 averages $1,094/yr, 21% below that figure, ranking #479 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.