ZIP 98816 · Chelan County

Chelan, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98816, Chelan, Washington.

49.8%
Loss ratio
0.87%
Nonrenewal rate
#37 of 511
Washington rank
6
Policies

The verdict

At $1,799/yr, Chelan, WA (ZIP 98816) sits in the 66th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 1% above the U.S. average.

$1,799
Avg premium (2022)
+1%
vs U.S. average
+13.7%
since 2018
66th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,799/yr
+13.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.78%
Avg severity: $32,271
Nonrenewal Rate
0.87%
+81.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98816 (Chelan, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98816 (Chelan, WA) runs $1,799 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 1% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 66th percentile nationally. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 30% above that figure, ranking #37 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Sammamish (ZIP 98074) at $1,813, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 49.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $32,271. Insurers decline to renew 0.87% of policies in ZIP 98816 at expiration, a rise of 81.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 13.7% through 2022, ranging $1,582 to $1,799 with a 5-year average of $1,702, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 98816 Compares

vs National Average
$1,799 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,799 vs $1,384
30% above state avg
National Percentile
66th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98816, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,799
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98816.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,582 -
2019 $1,648 +4.1%
2020 $1,696 +3.0%
2021 $1,783 +5.1%
2022 $1,799 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,702
Premium Range
$1,582 - $1,799
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98816

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 98816?
At the 66th percentile nationally, #37 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98816 (Chelan, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,799 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +13.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chelan, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98816: a claims frequency of 2.78%, a loss ratio of 49.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.87%, placing this ZIP in the 66th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98816 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98816 lands in the 66th percentile: its $1,799/yr average is 1% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98816?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98816 is 0.87%, a rise of 81.7% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98816 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98816 have ranged from $1,582 to $1,799, with a 5-year average of $1,702. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 98816 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98816 has an average premium of $1,799/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 30% above the state average, ranking #37 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.