ZIP 98647 · Wahkiakum County

Skamokawa, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98647, Skamokawa, Washington.

13.4%
Loss ratio
#75 of 511
Washington rank
2
Policies

The verdict

At $1,589/yr, Skamokawa, WA (ZIP 98647) sits in the 53rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 11% below the U.S. average.

$1,589
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+3.9%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,589/yr
+3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.78%
Avg severity: $7,690
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98647 (Skamokawa, WA)

ZIP 98647 (Skamokawa, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,589 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98647 comes in 11% below, the 53rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 98647 is 15% above, ranking #75 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Snohomish (ZIP 98296) at $1,591, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 13.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.78% of policies in ZIP 98647 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,690.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.9% through 2022, ranging $1,380 to $1,845 with a 5-year average of $1,568, 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 98647 Compares

vs National Average
$1,589 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,589 vs $1,384
15% above state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98647, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,589
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98647.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,530 -
2019 $1,380 -9.8%
2020 $1,496 +8.3%
2021 $1,845 +23.4%
2022 $1,589 -13.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,568
Premium Range
$1,380 - $1,845
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98647

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 98647?
At the 53rd percentile nationally, #75 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98647 (Skamokawa, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,589 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Skamokawa, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98647: claims frequency (2.78%), loss ratio (13.4%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98647 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98647 lands in the 53rd percentile: its $1,589/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98647?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98647 is N/A in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98647 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98647 have ranged from $1,380 to $1,845, with a 5-year average of $1,568. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 98647 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98647 has an average premium of $1,589/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 15% above the state average, ranking #75 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.