ZIP 98632 · Cowlitz County

Longview, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98632, Longview, Washington.

45.8%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#469 of 511
Washington rank
146
Policies

The verdict

Longview, WA (ZIP 98632) averages $1,104/yr for homeowners insurance, 38% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally.

$1,104
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+6.4%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,104/yr
+6.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.76%
Avg severity: $18,271
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
+31.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98632 (Longview, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98632 (Longview, WA) pay an average of $1,104 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 146 reported policies. That is 38% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 20% below, ranking #469 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Blaine (ZIP 98230) at $1,103, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98632 is 45.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.76% of policies in ZIP 98632 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,271. 0.70% of ZIP 98632 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 31.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98632 have risen by 6.4%, ranging from $1,037 to $1,107 with a five-year average of $1,078, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 98632 Compares

vs National Average
$1,104 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,104 vs $1,384
20% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98632, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,104
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98632.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,037 -
2019 $1,057 +1.9%
2020 $1,085 +2.7%
2021 $1,107 +2.0%
2022 $1,104 -0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,078
Premium Range
$1,037 - $1,107
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98632

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 98632?
ZIP 98632 (Longview, WA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 15th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,104 per year, #469 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +6.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Longview, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98632: claims frequency (2.76%), loss ratio (45.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.70%), together placing this ZIP at the 15th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98632 compared to the national average?
At $1,104/yr, ZIP 98632 runs 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98632?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98632 is 0.70%, a rise of 31.9% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98632 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98632 runs $1,037-$1,107 (5-year average $1,078). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 98632 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98632 runs 20% below the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,104/yr), ranking #469 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.