ZIP 98856 · Okanogan County

Twisp, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98856, Twisp, Washington.

9.3%
Loss ratio
1.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#87 of 511
Washington rank
2
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98856 (Twisp, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,549/yr, 50th percentile nationally, 13% below the U.S. norm.

$1,549
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+10.9%
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)
$1,549/yr
+10.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.49%
Avg severity: $9,719
Nonrenewal Rate
1.36%
+26.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98856 (Twisp, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 98856 (Twisp, WA) pay an average of $1,549 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98856 comes in 13% below, the 50th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 12% above that figure, ranking #87 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Tonasket (ZIP 98855) at $1,546, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98856 is 9.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.49%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,719. 1.36% of ZIP 98856 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 26.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 98856 premiums risen 10.9%, spanning $1,396 to $1,549 (five-year average: $1,477), an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 98856 Compares

vs National Average
$1,549 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,549 vs $1,384
12% above state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98856, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,549
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98856.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,396 -
2019 $1,457 +4.3%
2020 $1,496 +2.7%
2021 $1,489 -0.4%
2022 $1,549 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,477
Premium Range
$1,396 - $1,549
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98856

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 98856?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #87 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98856 (Twisp, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,549 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Twisp, WA?
In ZIP 98856, insurers report a 9.3% loss ratio, a 1.49% claims frequency, and a 1.36% nonrenewal rate, the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98856 compared to the national average?
At $1,549/yr, ZIP 98856 runs 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98856?
Insurers decline to renew 1.36% of policies in ZIP 98856 in Washington, a rise of 26.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98856 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 98856 have ranged from $1,396 to $1,549, with a 5-year average of $1,477. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 98856 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98856 has an average premium of $1,549/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 12% above the state average, ranking #87 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.