ZIP 98596 · Lewis County

Winlock, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98596, Winlock, Washington.

86.0%
Loss ratio
0.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#384 of 511
Washington rank
28
Policies

The verdict

Winlock, WA (ZIP 98596) averages $1,210/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally.

$1,210
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
-0.3%
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)
$1,210/yr
-0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
86.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.78%
Avg severity: $58,586
Nonrenewal Rate
0.73%
+208.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98596 (Winlock, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98596 (Winlock, WA) at $1,210 per year for 2022 across approximately 28 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 #384 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Usk (ZIP 99180) at $1,210, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 86.0%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $58,586. 0.73% of ZIP 98596 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 208.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 0.3% through 2022, ranging $1,192 to $1,215 with a 5-year average of $1,208, an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 98596 Compares

vs National Average
$1,210 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,210 vs $1,384
13% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98596, 2018–2022

$1,190$1,200$1,210$1,220 20182019202020212022 $1,210
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98596.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,213 -
2019 $1,192 -1.8%
2020 $1,215 +1.9%
2021 $1,212 -0.2%
2022 $1,210 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,208
Premium Range
$1,192 - $1,215
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98596

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 98596?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98596 (Winlock, WA) averages $1,210 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 24th percentile, #384 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed -0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Winlock, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98596: claims frequency (1.78%), loss ratio (86.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.73%), together placing this ZIP at the 24th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98596 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98596 premiums of $1,210/yr are 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 24th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98596?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98596 is 0.73%, a rise of 208.1% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98596 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98596 runs $1,192-$1,215 (5-year average $1,208). The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 98596 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98596 has an average premium of $1,210/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 13% below the state average, ranking #384 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.