ZIP 98538 · Lewis County

Curtis, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98538, Curtis, Washington.

15.9%
Loss ratio
#62 of 511
Washington rank
1
Policies

The verdict

At $1,639/yr, Curtis, WA (ZIP 98538) sits in the 56th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 8% below the U.S. average.

$1,639
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+6.3%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,639/yr
+6.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.86%
Avg severity: $9,116
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98538 (Curtis, WA)

ZIP 98538 (Curtis, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,639 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 8% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 56th percentile nationally. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 18% above, ranking #62 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Redmond (ZIP 98052) at $1,634, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98538 is 15.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.86% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,116.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.3% through 2022, ranging $1,500 to $1,639 with a 5-year average of $1,576, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 98538 Compares

vs National Average
$1,639 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,639 vs $1,384
18% above state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98538, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,639
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98538.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,542 -
2019 $1,500 -2.7%
2020 $1,596 +6.4%
2021 $1,603 +0.4%
2022 $1,639 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,576
Premium Range
$1,500 - $1,639
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98538

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 98538 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 98538?
At the 56th percentile nationally, #62 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98538 (Curtis, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,639 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +6.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Curtis, WA?
In ZIP 98538, insurers report a 15.9% loss ratio, a 2.86% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 56th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98538 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98538 premiums of $1,639/yr are 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 56th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98538?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 98538 in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98538 over 5 years?
ZIP 98538 premiums spanned $1,500 to $1,639 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,576. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 98538 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98538 has an average premium of $1,639/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 18% above the state average, ranking #62 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.