ZIP 98801 · Chelan County

Wenatchee, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98801, Wenatchee, Washington.

35.5%
Loss ratio
1.03%
Nonrenewal rate
#224 of 511
Washington rank
97
Policies

The verdict

Wenatchee, WA (ZIP 98801) averages $1,332/yr for homeowners insurance, 25% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally.

$1,332
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
+10.4%
since 2018
34th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,332/yr
+10.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.13%
Avg severity: $15,084
Nonrenewal Rate
1.03%
+63.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98801 (Wenatchee, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98801 (Wenatchee, WA) at $1,332 per year for 2022 across approximately 97 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98801 comes in 25% below, the 34th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 4% below, ranking #224 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Seattle (ZIP 98125) at $1,332, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 98801 shows a 35.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.13% of policies in ZIP 98801 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,084. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.03%, a rise of 63.5% 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 10.4% through 2022, ranging $1,207 to $1,332 with a 5-year average of $1,280, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 98801 Compares

vs National Average
$1,332 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,332 vs $1,384
4% below state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98801, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,332
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98801.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,207 -
2019 $1,260 +4.4%
2020 $1,287 +2.1%
2021 $1,312 +2.0%
2022 $1,332 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,280
Premium Range
$1,207 - $1,332
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98801

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 98801 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 98801?
At the 34th percentile nationally, #224 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98801 (Wenatchee, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,332 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wenatchee, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98801: a claims frequency of 3.13%, a loss ratio of 35.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.03%, placing this ZIP in the 34th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98801 compared to the national average?
At $1,332/yr, ZIP 98801 runs 25% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 34th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98801?
Insurers decline to renew 1.03% of policies in ZIP 98801 in Washington, a rise of 63.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98801 over 5 years?
ZIP 98801 premiums spanned $1,207 to $1,332 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,280. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 98801 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98801 has an average premium of $1,332/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 4% below the state average, ranking #224 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.