ZIP 98846 · Okanogan County

Pateros, WA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 98846, Pateros, Washington averages $1,557/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 98846 (Pateros, WA) is #12,684 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #4,713 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,557
Avg premium (2022)
#12,684
of 25,593 on premium
#4,713
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
50th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
26/100
98846 - Pateros, WA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C-
$1,557/yr
Avg premium, 50th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
89.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
16.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 98846's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,557 Lower than most lower than 50% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 98846. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Washington, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 98846; crosshairs: Washington averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$643.3$2071.3$3499.4$4927.4$6355.50.0%0.9%1.7%2.5%3.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 98266 · Maple Falls $903/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 99324 · College Place $1,032/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 98660 · Vancouver $1,062/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 98673 · Wishram $1,092/yr · 3.23%
  • ZIP 98230 · Blaine $1,103/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 98531 · Centralia $1,117/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 98047 · Pacific $1,133/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 98445 · Tacoma $1,148/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99320 · Benton City $1,158/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 98270 · Marysville $1,175/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 99004 · Cheney $1,188/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 99348 · Prescott $1,202/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 98226 · Bellingham $1,210/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 99328 · Dayton $1,217/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99218 · Spokane $1,224/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 98247 · Everson $1,233/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 98930 · Grandview $1,241/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 98520 · Aberdeen $1,247/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 98340 · Hansville $1,257/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 98532 · Chehalis $1,266/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 98371 · Puyallup $1,275/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 98620 · Goldendale $1,282/yr · 1.59%
  • ZIP 98604 · Battle Ground $1,289/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 98528 · Belfair $1,296/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 98585 · Silver Creek $1,300/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 98349 · Lakebay $1,309/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 98178 · Seattle $1,320/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 98327 · Dupont $1,331/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 98365 · Port Ludlow $1,342/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 99026 · Nine Mile Falls $1,351/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 98542 · Ethel $1,359/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 98023 · Federal Way $1,369/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 98590 · Tokeland $1,381/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 98342 · Indianola $1,401/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 98908 · Yakima $1,424/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 99122 · Davenport $1,439/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99185 · Wilbur $1,458/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 98038 · Maple Valley $1,482/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 98844 · Oroville $1,505/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 98045 · North Bend $1,525/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 98952 · White Swan $1,553/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 98846 · Pateros (this ZIP) $1,557/yr · 1.56%
  • ZIP 99167 · Rice $1,581/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 98938 · Outlook $1,627/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 98122 · Seattle $1,699/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 98843 · Orondo $1,758/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 98199 · Seattle $1,848/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 98024 · Fall City $1,956/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 98110 · Bainbridge Island $2,217/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 98039 · Medina $6,096/yr · 0.79%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,557/yr
Near-median premium
+1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.25%
Avg severity: $5,270
Nonrenewal Rate
1.56%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

Okanogan County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 89.2 (Relatively Moderate), 89th percentile nationally and #16 of 39 Washington counties - 27% above the state mean of 70.0. Dominant mapped hazard: Wildfire. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 89.0 · Community Resilience 16.4. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 98846, 2018-2022

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Okanogan County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 98846 via FIPS 53047. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
89.2
Relatively Moderate · 89th national percentile
In-state county rank
#16
of 39 Washington counties · state mean 70.0
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $19,555,444

Social Vulnerability Index 89.0 · Community Resilience 16.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively High
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Washington NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Washington for ZIP 98846

ZIP 98846's county NRI is 89.2 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Washington containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,557/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.56% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 98846?
County NRI 89.2 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 98846 via Okanogan County FIPS 53047. In-state rank #16 of 39; national percentile 89th; hazard Wildfire.

What to do with ZIP 98846

This ZIP's premiums run at the 50th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.