ZIP 98625 · Cowlitz County

Kalama, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98625, Kalama, Washington.

30.7%
Loss ratio
0.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#305 of 511
Washington rank
29
Policies

The verdict

At $1,268/yr, Kalama, WA (ZIP 98625) sits in the 29th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,268
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+5.2%
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)
$1,268/yr
+5.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.49%
Avg severity: $15,679
Nonrenewal Rate
0.40%
+14.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98625 (Kalama, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98625 (Kalama, WA) pay an average of $1,268 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 29 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98625 comes in 29% below, the 29th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #305 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is East Wenatchee (ZIP 98802) at $1,268, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98625 is 30.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.49%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,679. 0.40% of ZIP 98625 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 14.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98625 costs have risen 5.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,205 to a high of $1,273, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 98625 Compares

vs National Average
$1,268 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,268 vs $1,384
8% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98625, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280 20182019202020212022 $1,268
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98625.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,205 -
2019 $1,248 +3.5%
2020 $1,209 -3.1%
2021 $1,273 +5.3%
2022 $1,268 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,241
Premium Range
$1,205 - $1,273
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98625

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

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 98625?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98625 (Kalama, WA) averages $1,268 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 29th percentile, #305 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +5.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kalama, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98625: a claims frequency of 2.49%, a loss ratio of 30.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.40%, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98625 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98625 premiums of $1,268/yr are 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98625?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98625 is 0.40%, a rise of 14.8% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98625 over 5 years?
ZIP 98625 premiums spanned $1,205 to $1,273 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,241. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 98625 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98625 averages $1,268/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #305 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.