ZIP 98901 · Yakima County

Yakima, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98901, Yakima, Washington.

52.9%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#295 of 511
Washington rank
99
Policies

The verdict

Yakima, WA (ZIP 98901) averages $1,280/yr for homeowners insurance, 28% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally.

$1,280
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+8.0%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,280/yr
+8.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.13%
Avg severity: $21,622
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
+45.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98901 (Yakima, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 98901 (Yakima, WA) runs $1,280 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 99 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98901 comes in 28% below, the 30th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 7% below that figure, ranking #295 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Seattle (ZIP 98126) at $1,281, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 52.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 98901. About 3.13% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,622. 0.79% of ZIP 98901 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 45.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.0% through 2022, ranging $1,185 to $1,280 with a 5-year average of $1,243, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 98901 Compares

vs National Average
$1,280 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,280 vs $1,384
7% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98901, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,280
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98901.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,185 -
2019 $1,214 +2.5%
2020 $1,264 +4.1%
2021 $1,270 +0.5%
2022 $1,280 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,243
Premium Range
$1,185 - $1,280
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98901

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

  • Put ZIP 98901 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
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 98901?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98901 (Yakima, WA) averages $1,280 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 30th percentile, #295 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +8.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Yakima, WA?
In ZIP 98901, insurers report a 52.9% loss ratio, a 3.13% claims frequency, and a 0.79% nonrenewal rate, the 30th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98901 compared to the national average?
At $1,280/yr, ZIP 98901 runs 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98901?
Insurers decline to renew 0.79% of policies in ZIP 98901 in Washington, a rise of 45.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98901 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98901 runs $1,185-$1,280 (5-year average $1,243). The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 98901 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98901 averages $1,280/yr, 7% below that figure, ranking #295 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium.

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