ZIP 98640 · Pacific County

Ocean Park, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98640, Ocean Park, Washington.

26.0%
Loss ratio
0.69%
Nonrenewal rate
#505 of 511
Washington rank
83
Policies

The verdict

At $974/yr, Ocean Park, WA (ZIP 98640) sits in the 6th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 45% below the U.S. average.

$974
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+4.2%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$974/yr
+4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.05%
Avg severity: $12,355
Nonrenewal Rate
0.69%
+167.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98640 (Ocean Park, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98640 (Ocean Park, WA) pay an average of $974 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 83 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 98640 in the 6th percentile, 45% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 98640 is 30% below, ranking #505 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Deming (ZIP 98244) at $979, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 26.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 98640. 2.05% of policies in ZIP 98640 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,355. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.69%, a rise of 167.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.2% through 2022, ranging $934 to $974 with a 5-year average of $957, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 98640 Compares

vs National Average
$974 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$974 vs $1,384
30% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98640, 2018–2022

$930$940$950$960$970$980 20182019202020212022 $974
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98640.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $934 -
2019 $940 +0.6%
2020 $965 +2.6%
2021 $973 +0.9%
2022 $974 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$957
Premium Range
$934 - $974
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98640

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

  • Compare ZIP 98640 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 98640?
At just the 6th national percentile, #505 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, homeowners in ZIP 98640 (Ocean Park, WA) pay a comparatively low $974 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +4.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ocean Park, WA?
In ZIP 98640, insurers report a 26.0% loss ratio, a 2.05% claims frequency, and a 0.69% nonrenewal rate, the 6th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98640 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98640 premiums of $974/yr are 45% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98640?
ZIP 98640 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.69% in Washington, a rise of 167.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98640 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98640 have ranged from $934 to $974, with a 5-year average of $957. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 98640 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98640 has an average premium of $974/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 30% below the state average, ranking #505 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.