ZIP 98829 · Okanogan County

Malott, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98829, Malott, Washington.

5.4%
Loss ratio
1.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#170 of 511
Washington rank
3
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98829 (Malott, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,386/yr, 38th percentile nationally, 22% below the U.S. norm.

$1,386
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
-1.4%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,386/yr
-1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.96%
Avg severity: $3,833
Nonrenewal Rate
1.96%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98829 (Malott, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98829 (Malott, WA) pay an average of $1,386 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 22% below that mark and lands in the 38th national percentile. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 98829 is 0% above, ranking #170 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Ritzville (ZIP 99169) at $1,384, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 5.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.96%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,833. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.96%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.4% through 2022, ranging $1,369 to $1,422 with a 5-year average of $1,391, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 98829 Compares

vs National Average
$1,386 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,386 vs $1,384
0% above state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98829, 2018–2022

$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440 20182019202020212022 $1,386
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98829.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,405 -
2019 $1,422 +1.2%
2020 $1,371 -3.6%
2021 $1,369 -0.1%
2022 $1,386 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,391
Premium Range
$1,369 - $1,422
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98829

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 98829?
ZIP 98829 (Malott, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,386 per year as of 2022 (38th percentile, #170 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed -1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Malott, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98829: claims frequency (1.96%), loss ratio (5.4%), and nonrenewal rate (1.96%), together placing this ZIP at the 38th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98829 compared to the national average?
At $1,386/yr, ZIP 98829 runs 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98829?
ZIP 98829 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.96% in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98829 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98829 runs $1,369-$1,422 (5-year average $1,391). The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 98829 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98829 averages $1,386/yr, 0% above that figure, ranking #170 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.