ZIP 98923 · Yakima County

Cowiche, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98923, Cowiche, Washington.

80.5%
Loss ratio
1.03%
Nonrenewal rate
#105 of 511
Washington rank
91
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98923 (Cowiche, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,513/yr, 47th percentile nationally, 15% below the U.S. norm.

$1,513
Avg premium (2022)
-15%
vs U.S. average
+11.2%
since 2018
47th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,513/yr
+11.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
80.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.12%
Avg severity: $29,538
Nonrenewal Rate
1.03%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98923 (Cowiche, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98923 (Cowiche, WA) at $1,513 per year for 2022 across approximately 91 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 15% below that mark and lands in the 47th national percentile. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 98923 is 9% above, ranking #105 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Evans (ZIP 99126) at $1,513, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98923 is 80.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,538. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.03% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 11.2% through 2022, ranging $1,361 to $1,513 with a 5-year average of $1,436, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 98923 Compares

vs National Average
$1,513 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,513 vs $1,384
9% above state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98923, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,513
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98923.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,361 -
2019 $1,384 +1.7%
2020 $1,469 +6.2%
2021 $1,456 -0.9%
2022 $1,513 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,436
Premium Range
$1,361 - $1,513
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98923

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 98923?
At the 47th percentile nationally, #105 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98923 (Cowiche, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,513 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +11.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cowiche, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98923: claims frequency (4.12%), loss ratio (80.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.03%), together placing this ZIP at the 47th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98923 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98923 premiums of $1,513/yr are 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 47th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98923?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98923 is 1.03% in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98923 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98923 runs $1,361-$1,513 (5-year average $1,436). The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 98923 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98923 averages $1,513/yr, 9% above that figure, ranking #105 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.