ZIP 98597 · Thurston County

Yelm, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98597, Yelm, Washington.

48.0%
Loss ratio
1.17%
Nonrenewal rate
#348 of 511
Washington rank
74
Policies

The verdict

Yelm, WA (ZIP 98597) averages $1,236/yr for homeowners insurance, 30% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally.

$1,236
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+4.9%
since 2018
26th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,236/yr
+4.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.45%
Avg severity: $17,194
Nonrenewal Rate
1.17%
+87.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98597 (Yelm, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98597 (Yelm, WA) runs $1,236 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 74 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 30% below that mark and lands in the 26th national percentile. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (below), ranking #348 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Marysville (ZIP 98271) at $1,236, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98597 is 48.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,194. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.17% in this ZIP, a rise of 87.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98597 costs have risen 4.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,179 to a high of $1,242, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 98597 Compares

vs National Average
$1,236 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,236 vs $1,384
11% below state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98597, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260 20182019202020212022 $1,236
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98597.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,179 -
2019 $1,191 +1.0%
2020 $1,232 +3.5%
2021 $1,242 +0.8%
2022 $1,236 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,216
Premium Range
$1,179 - $1,242
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98597

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 98597?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98597 (Yelm, WA) averages $1,236 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 26th percentile, #348 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +4.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Yelm, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98597: a claims frequency of 3.45%, a loss ratio of 48.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.17%, placing this ZIP in the 26th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98597 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98597 premiums of $1,236/yr are 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98597?
Insurers decline to renew 1.17% of policies in ZIP 98597 in Washington, a rise of 87.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98597 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98597 have ranged from $1,179 to $1,242, with a 5-year average of $1,216. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 98597 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98597 runs 11% below the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,236/yr), ranking #348 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.