ZIP 98516 · Thurston County

Olympia, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98516, Olympia, Washington.

61.1%
Loss ratio
0.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#392 of 511
Washington rank
271
Policies

The verdict

Olympia, WA (ZIP 98516) averages $1,206/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally.

$1,206
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+11.1%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,206/yr
+11.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
61.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.02%
Avg severity: $24,368
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
+157.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98516 (Olympia, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98516 (Olympia, WA) pay an average of $1,206 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 271 reported policies. That is 32% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 24th percentile nationally. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #392 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Vancouver (ZIP 98683) at $1,206, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 61.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.02%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,368. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.68%, a rise of 157.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 11.1% through 2022, ranging $1,085 to $1,206 with a 5-year average of $1,154, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 98516 Compares

vs National Average
$1,206 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,206 vs $1,384
13% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98516, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,206
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98516.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,085 -
2019 $1,129 +4.0%
2020 $1,157 +2.5%
2021 $1,194 +3.2%
2022 $1,206 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,154
Premium Range
$1,085 - $1,206
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98516

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

  • Put ZIP 98516 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 98516?
ZIP 98516 (Olympia, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,206 per year as of 2022 (24th percentile, #392 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed +11.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Olympia, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98516: a claims frequency of 3.02%, a loss ratio of 61.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.68%, placing this ZIP in the 24th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98516 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98516 lands in the 24th percentile: its $1,206/yr average is 32% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98516?
ZIP 98516 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.68% in Washington, a rise of 157.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98516 over 5 years?
ZIP 98516 premiums spanned $1,085 to $1,206 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,154. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 98516 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98516 has an average premium of $1,206/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 13% below the state average, ranking #392 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.