ZIP 98938 · Yakima County

Outlook, WA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 98938, Outlook, Washington averages $1,627/yr.

87.1%
Loss ratio
0.47%
Nonrenewal rate
#65 of 511
Washington rank
22
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98938 (Outlook, WA) is #11,416 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #18,216 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,627
Avg premium (2022)
#11,416
of 25,593 on premium
#18,216
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
55th
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
35/100
98938 - Outlook, 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 D
$1,627/yr
Avg premium, 45th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A-
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
94.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
13.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 98938's premium sits nationally

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

$1,627 Around the middle lower than 45% 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 98938. 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 98938; 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 49 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 99167 · Rice $1,581/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 98938 · Outlook (this ZIP) $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)
$1,627/yr
Near-median premium
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
87.1%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.23%
Avg severity: $33,542
Nonrenewal Rate
0.47%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-57.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98938 (Outlook, WA)

ZIP 98938 (Outlook, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,627 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 22 reported policies. That is 8% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 18% above that figure, ranking #65 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Clinton (ZIP 98236) at $1,627, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98938 is 87.1%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $33,542. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.47% in this ZIP, a drop of 57.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98938 costs have risen 10.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,471 to a high of $1,627, an annualized rate of +2.5% per year.

FEMA NRI places Yakima County in the upper risk band at 94.0 (Relatively Moderate): national 94th percentile, #6/39 inside Washington, and 34% above the 70.0 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 63.9 · Community Resilience 13.5. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 98938 Compares

vs National Average
$1,627 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,627 vs $1,384
18% above state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98938, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,627
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98938.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,471 -
2019 $1,617 +9.9%
2020 $1,582 -2.2%
2021 $1,572 -0.6%
2022 $1,627 +3.5%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 98938

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,574
Premium Range
$1,471 - $1,627
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Yakima County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 98938 via FIPS 53077. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
94.0
Relatively Moderate · 94th national percentile
In-state county rank
#6
of 39 Washington counties · state mean 70.0
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $29,108,891

Social Vulnerability Index 63.9 · Community Resilience 13.5

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Washington for ZIP 98938

Cross-state peers for ZIP 98938: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Washington. County hazard context (Yakima, NRI 94.0) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,627/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.47% 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 98938?
At the 55th percentile nationally, #65 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 98938 (Outlook, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,627 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Outlook, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 98938: claims frequency (4.23%), loss ratio (87.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.47%), together placing this ZIP at the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98938 compared to the national average?
At $1,627/yr, ZIP 98938 runs 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98938?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98938 is 0.47%, a drop of 57.8% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98938 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98938 runs $1,471-$1,627 (5-year average $1,574). The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 98938 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 98938 runs 18% above the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,627/yr), ranking #65 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 98938?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 98938 (Yakima) is 94.0 - #6/39 in Washington, 94th national percentile, top hazard Earthquake. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 98938

This ZIP's premiums run at the 55th 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.