ZIP 98843 · Douglas County

Orondo, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98843, Orondo, Washington.

171.5%
Loss ratio
1.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#41 of 511
Washington rank
10
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98843 (Orondo, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,758/yr, 64th percentile nationally, 1% below the U.S. norm.

$1,758
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
+12.8%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,758/yr
+12.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
171.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.81%
Avg severity: $166,534
Nonrenewal Rate
1.25%
+257.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98843 (Orondo, WA)

ZIP 98843 (Orondo, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,758 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 10 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 1% below that mark and lands in the 64th national percentile. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 27% (above), ranking #41 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Seattle (ZIP 98177) at $1,760, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 171.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 98843. About 1.81% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $166,534. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.25% in this ZIP, a rise of 257.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 98843 have risen by 12.8%, ranging from $1,559 to $1,771 with a five-year average of $1,675, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 98843 Compares

vs National Average
$1,758 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,758 vs $1,384
27% above state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98843, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,758
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98843.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,559 -
2019 $1,611 +3.3%
2020 $1,675 +4.0%
2021 $1,771 +5.7%
2022 $1,758 -0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,675
Premium Range
$1,559 - $1,771
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98843

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

  • Put ZIP 98843 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
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 98843?
At the 64th percentile nationally, #41 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98843 (Orondo, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,758 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +12.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Orondo, WA?
ZIP 98843 is running a loss ratio above 100% (171.5%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 1.81% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.25%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98843 compared to the national average?
At $1,758/yr, ZIP 98843 runs 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 64th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98843?
ZIP 98843 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.25% in Washington, a rise of 257.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98843 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98843 runs $1,559-$1,771 (5-year average $1,675). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 98843 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98843 has an average premium of $1,758/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 27% above the state average, ranking #41 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.