ZIP 98846 · Okanogan County

Pateros, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98846, Pateros, Washington.

4.2%
Loss ratio
1.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#84 of 511
Washington rank
5
Policies

The verdict

Pateros, WA (ZIP 98846) averages $1,557/yr for homeowners insurance, 12% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally.

$1,557
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+1.4%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,557/yr
+1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.25%
Avg severity: $5,270
Nonrenewal Rate
1.56%
+89.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98846 (Pateros, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98846 (Pateros, WA) pay an average of $1,557 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. That is 12% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 50th percentile nationally. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 13% above, ranking #84 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Seattle (ZIP 98136) at $1,555, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 98846 shows a 4.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.25% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,270. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.56% in this ZIP, a rise of 89.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 98846 premiums risen 1.4%, spanning $1,440 to $1,630 (five-year average: $1,529), an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 98846 Compares

vs National Average
$1,557 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,557 vs $1,384
13% above state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98846, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,557
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98846.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,535 -
2019 $1,485 -3.3%
2020 $1,440 -3.0%
2021 $1,630 +13.2%
2022 $1,557 -4.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,529
Premium Range
$1,440 - $1,630
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98846

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 98846?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #84 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98846 (Pateros, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,557 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pateros, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98846: a claims frequency of 1.25%, a loss ratio of 4.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.56%, placing this ZIP in the 50th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98846 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98846 premiums of $1,557/yr are 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98846?
ZIP 98846 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.56% in Washington, a rise of 89.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98846 over 5 years?
ZIP 98846 premiums spanned $1,440 to $1,630 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,529. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 98846 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98846 has an average premium of $1,557/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 13% above the state average, ranking #84 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.