ZIP 98612 · Wahkiakum County

Cathlamet, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98612, Cathlamet, Washington.

36.9%
Loss ratio
0.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#308 of 511
Washington rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Cathlamet, WA (ZIP 98612) runs $1,267/yr on average: the 29th percentile nationally and 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,267
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+5.0%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,267/yr
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.01%
Avg severity: $23,232
Nonrenewal Rate
0.67%
+405.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98612 (Cathlamet, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98612 (Cathlamet, WA) runs $1,267 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 13 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98612 comes in 29% below, the 29th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 98612 is 8% below, ranking #308 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Loon Lake (ZIP 99148) at $1,266, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 36.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.01%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,232. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.67% in this ZIP, a rise of 405.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98612 costs have risen 5.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,198 to a high of $1,314, 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 98612 Compares

vs National Average
$1,267 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,267 vs $1,384
8% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98612, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,267
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98612.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,207 -
2019 $1,198 -0.7%
2020 $1,248 +4.2%
2021 $1,314 +5.3%
2022 $1,267 -3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,247
Premium Range
$1,198 - $1,314
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98612

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 98612?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98612 (Cathlamet, WA) averages $1,267 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 29th percentile, #308 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cathlamet, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98612: a claims frequency of 2.01%, a loss ratio of 36.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.67%, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98612 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98612 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,267/yr average is 29% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98612?
Insurers decline to renew 0.67% of policies in ZIP 98612 in Washington, a rise of 405.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98612 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98612 runs $1,198-$1,314 (5-year average $1,247). The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 98612 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98612 averages $1,267/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #308 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.