ZIP 98602 · Klickitat County

Appleton, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98602, Appleton, Washington.

72.7%
Loss ratio
8.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#400 of 511
Washington rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98602 (Appleton, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,194/yr, 23rd percentile nationally, 33% below the U.S. norm.

$1,194
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
-1.4%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,194/yr
-1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
72.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.80%
Avg severity: $14,982
Nonrenewal Rate
8.70%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98602 (Appleton, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98602 (Appleton, WA) runs $1,194 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98602 comes in 33% below, the 23rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 14% below, ranking #400 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Yakima (ZIP 98903) at $1,196, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 98602 shows a 72.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.80% of policies in ZIP 98602 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,982. The nonrenewal rate here is 8.70%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98602 have fallen by 1.4%, ranging from $1,168 to $1,263 with a five-year average of $1,214, an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 98602 Compares

vs National Average
$1,194 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,194 vs $1,384
14% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98602, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,194
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98602.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,212 -
2019 $1,168 -3.6%
2020 $1,235 +5.8%
2021 $1,263 +2.2%
2022 $1,194 -5.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,214
Premium Range
$1,168 - $1,263
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98602

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

  • Put ZIP 98602 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 98602?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98602 (Appleton, WA) averages $1,194 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 23rd percentile, #400 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed -1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Appleton, WA?
In ZIP 98602, insurers report a 72.7% loss ratio, a 5.80% claims frequency, and a 8.70% nonrenewal rate, the 23rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98602 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98602 premiums of $1,194/yr are 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 23rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98602?
ZIP 98602 shows a nonrenewal rate of 8.70% in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98602 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98602 runs $1,168-$1,263 (5-year average $1,214). The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 98602 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98602 runs 14% below the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,194/yr), ranking #400 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.