ZIP 98840 · Okanogan County

Okanogan, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98840, Okanogan, Washington.

94.4%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#139 of 511
Washington rank
4
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Okanogan, WA (ZIP 98840) runs $1,441/yr on average: the 42nd percentile nationally and 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,441
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+13.0%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,441/yr
+13.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
94.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.30%
Avg severity: $31,632
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
-22.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98840 (Okanogan, WA)

ZIP 98840 (Okanogan, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,441 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98840 comes in 19% below, the 42nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 4% above, ranking #139 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Auburn (ZIP 98092) at $1,440, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98840 is 94.4%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. About 4.30% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,632. 0.61% of ZIP 98840 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 22.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 13.0% through 2022, ranging $1,275 to $1,441 with a 5-year average of $1,348, an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 98840 Compares

vs National Average
$1,441 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,441 vs $1,384
4% above state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98840, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,441
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98840.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,275 -
2019 $1,299 +1.9%
2020 $1,335 +2.8%
2021 $1,391 +4.2%
2022 $1,441 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,348
Premium Range
$1,275 - $1,441
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98840

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 98840?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98840 (Okanogan, WA) averages $1,441 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 42nd percentile, #139 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +13.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Okanogan, WA?
In ZIP 98840, insurers report a 94.4% loss ratio, a 4.30% claims frequency, and a 0.61% nonrenewal rate, the 42nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98840 compared to the national average?
At $1,441/yr, ZIP 98840 runs 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98840?
Insurers decline to renew 0.61% of policies in ZIP 98840 in Washington, a drop of 22.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98840 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98840 have ranged from $1,275 to $1,441, with a 5-year average of $1,348. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 98840 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98840 has an average premium of $1,441/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average, ranking #139 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.