ZIP 98833 Insurance Data

Mazama, Washington · Okanogan County

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,003/yr
+20.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.20%
Avg severity: $15,809
Nonrenewal Rate
2.93%
+282.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98833 (Mazama, WA)

ZIP 98833 (Mazama, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,003 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations. That is 13% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 45% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98833 is 17.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,809. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.93% in this ZIP, a rise of 282.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98833 have risen by 20.0%, ranging from $1,669 to $2,003 with a five-year average of $1,815 — an annualized rate of +4.7% per year. 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 98833 Compares

vs National Average
$2,003 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs Washington Average
$2,003 vs $1,384
45% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,669
2019 $1,729 +3.6%
2020 $1,761 +1.9%
2021 $1,913 +8.6%
2022 $2,003 +4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,815
Premium Range
$1,669 - $2,003
Annual Change Rate
+4.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 98833?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98833 (Mazama, WA) is $2,003 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +20.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mazama, WA?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.20% in this ZIP), loss ratio (17.3%), and nonrenewal rates (2.93%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98833 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98833 premiums of $2,003/yr are 13% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98833?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98833 is 2.93%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +282.4% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98833 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98833 have ranged from $1,669 to $2,003, with a 5-year average of $1,815. The annualized change rate is +4.7% per year.
How does ZIP 98833 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98833 has an average premium of $2,003/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 45% above the state average.

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