ZIP 98685 · Clark County

Vancouver, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98685, Vancouver, Washington.

69.0%
Loss ratio
0.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#267 of 511
Washington rank
1,040
Policies

The verdict

Vancouver, WA (ZIP 98685) averages $1,297/yr for homeowners insurance, 27% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally.

$1,297
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+14.4%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,297/yr
+14.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
69.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.57%
Avg severity: $25,070
Nonrenewal Rate
0.35%
+4.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98685 (Vancouver, WA)

ZIP 98685 (Vancouver, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,297 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,040 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 27% below that mark and lands in the 31st national percentile. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 98685 is 6% below, ranking #267 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Colton (ZIP 99113) at $1,297, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 98685 shows a 69.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.57% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,070. 0.35% of ZIP 98685 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 4.5% 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 98685 have risen by 14.4%, ranging from $1,134 to $1,297 with a five-year average of $1,217, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 98685 Compares

vs National Average
$1,297 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,297 vs $1,384
6% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98685, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,297
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98685.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,134 -
2019 $1,172 +3.4%
2020 $1,201 +2.4%
2021 $1,279 +6.6%
2022 $1,297 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,217
Premium Range
$1,134 - $1,297
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98685

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

  • Compare ZIP 98685 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 98685?
At the 31st percentile nationally, #267 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98685 (Vancouver, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,297 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +14.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vancouver, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98685: claims frequency (3.57%), loss ratio (69.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.35%), together placing this ZIP at the 31st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98685 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98685 premiums of $1,297/yr are 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 31st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98685?
ZIP 98685 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.35% in Washington, a rise of 4.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98685 over 5 years?
ZIP 98685 premiums spanned $1,134 to $1,297 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,217. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 98685 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98685 averages $1,297/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #267 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.