ZIP 98926 · Kittitas County

Ellensburg, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98926, Ellensburg, Washington.

38.2%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#218 of 511
Washington rank
20
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98926 (Ellensburg, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,341/yr, 34th percentile nationally, 24% below the U.S. norm.

$1,341
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+10.4%
since 2018
34th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,341/yr
+10.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.19%
Avg severity: $23,321
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
+49.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98926 (Ellensburg, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98926 (Ellensburg, WA) at $1,341 per year for 2022 across approximately 20 reported policies. That is 24% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 34th percentile nationally. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 3% below, ranking #218 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Rockford (ZIP 99030) at $1,342, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 98926 shows a 38.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.19%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,321. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.65% in this ZIP, a rise of 49.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.4% through 2022, ranging $1,214 to $1,368 with a 5-year average of $1,301, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 98926 Compares

vs National Average
$1,341 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,341 vs $1,384
3% below state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98926, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,341
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98926.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,214 -
2019 $1,263 +4.1%
2020 $1,321 +4.6%
2021 $1,368 +3.5%
2022 $1,341 -2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,301
Premium Range
$1,214 - $1,368
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98926

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

  • Put ZIP 98926 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 98926?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 98926 (Ellensburg, WA) averages $1,341 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 34th percentile, #218 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +10.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ellensburg, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98926: a claims frequency of 2.19%, a loss ratio of 38.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.65%, placing this ZIP in the 34th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98926 compared to the national average?
ZIP 98926 premiums of $1,341/yr are 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 34th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98926?
ZIP 98926 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.65% in Washington, a rise of 49.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98926 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98926 runs $1,214-$1,368 (5-year average $1,301). The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 98926 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98926 averages $1,341/yr, 3% below that figure, ranking #218 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.