ZIP 98645 · Cowlitz County

Silverlake, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98645, Silverlake, Washington.

11.3%
Loss ratio
0.19%
Nonrenewal rate
#444 of 511
Washington rank
37
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98645 (Silverlake, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,138/yr, 18th percentile nationally, 36% below the U.S. norm.

$1,138
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+3.7%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,138/yr
+3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.86%
Avg severity: $4,488
Nonrenewal Rate
0.19%
-59.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98645 (Silverlake, WA)

ZIP 98645 (Silverlake, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,138 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 37 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 98645 in the 18th percentile, 36% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 18% below that figure, ranking #444 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Sedro Woolley (ZIP 98284) at $1,138, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 11.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.86% of policies in ZIP 98645 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,488. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.19%, a drop of 59.9% 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 3.7% through 2022, ranging $1,098 to $1,164 with a 5-year average of $1,137, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 98645 Compares

vs National Average
$1,138 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,138 vs $1,384
18% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98645, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,138
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98645.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,098 -
2019 $1,138 +3.6%
2020 $1,164 +2.3%
2021 $1,148 -1.4%
2022 $1,138 -0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,137
Premium Range
$1,098 - $1,164
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98645

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 98645?
At just the 18th national percentile, #444 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, homeowners in ZIP 98645 (Silverlake, WA) pay a comparatively low $1,138 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Silverlake, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98645: claims frequency (2.86%), loss ratio (11.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.19%), together placing this ZIP at the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98645 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98645 lands in the 18th percentile: its $1,138/yr average is 36% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98645?
Insurers decline to renew 0.19% of policies in ZIP 98645 in Washington, a drop of 59.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98645 over 5 years?
ZIP 98645 premiums spanned $1,098 to $1,164 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,137. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 98645 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98645 has an average premium of $1,138/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 18% below the state average, ranking #444 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.