ZIP 98537 · Grays Harbor County

Cosmopolis, WA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 98537, Cosmopolis, Washington averages $1,260/yr.

36.5%
Loss ratio
0.34%
Nonrenewal rate
#316 of 511
Washington rank
4
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Cosmopolis, WA (ZIP 98537) ranks #18,419 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,260/yr) but #20,076 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.34%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,260
Avg premium (2022)
#18,419
of 25,593 on premium
#20,076
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
28th
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

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
53/100
98537 - Cosmopolis, 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
$1,260/yr
Avg premium, 72nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
97.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
62.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 98537's premium sits nationally

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

$1,260 Lower than most lower than 72% 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 98537. 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 98537; 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 98520 · Aberdeen $1,247/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 98340 · Hansville $1,257/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 98537 · Cosmopolis (this ZIP) $1,260/yr · 0.34%
  • 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)
$1,260/yr
Below-median premium
+10.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.5%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.07%
Avg severity: $14,973
Nonrenewal Rate
0.34%
Below-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98537 (Cosmopolis, WA)

ZIP 98537 (Cosmopolis, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,260 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. That is 29% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 98537 is 9% below, ranking #316 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Puyallup (ZIP 98373) at $1,259, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 98537 shows a 36.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,973. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.34%, 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 10.0% through 2022, ranging $1,145 to $1,288 with a 5-year average of $1,212, an annualized rate of +2.4% per year.

FEMA NRI places Grays Harbor County in the upper risk band at 97.0 (Relatively High): national 97th percentile, #4/39 inside Washington, and 39% above the 70.0 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tsunami. Social Vulnerability Index 67.2 · Community Resilience 62.0. 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 98537 Compares

vs National Average
$1,260 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,260 vs $1,384
9% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98537, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,260
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98537.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,145 -
2019 $1,165 +1.7%
2020 $1,204 +3.4%
2021 $1,288 +7.0%
2022 $1,260 -2.2%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 98537

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,212
Premium Range
$1,145 - $1,288
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Grays Harbor County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 98537 via FIPS 53027. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
97.0
Relatively High · 97th national percentile
In-state county rank
#4
of 39 Washington counties · state mean 70.0
Top mapped hazard
Tsunami
Expected annual loss $120,723,873

Social Vulnerability Index 67.2 · Community Resilience 62.0

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 98537's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 98537's county NRI is 97.0 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Washington containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,260/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.34% 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 98537?
At the 28th percentile nationally, #316 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98537 (Cosmopolis, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,260 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cosmopolis, WA?
In ZIP 98537, insurers report a 36.5% loss ratio, a 3.07% claims frequency, and a 0.34% nonrenewal rate, the 28th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98537 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98537 premiums of $1,260/yr are 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98537?
ZIP 98537 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.34% in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98537 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98537 have ranged from $1,145 to $1,288, with a 5-year average of $1,212. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 98537 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98537 averages $1,260/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #316 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 98537?
Grays Harbor County scores 97.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 97th percentile nationally and #4 of 39 Washington counties. The index's top hazard label is Tsunami. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively High, Tornado Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 98537

This ZIP's premiums run at the 28th 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.