ZIP 98947 · Yakima County

Tieton, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98947, Tieton, Washington.

37.2%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#304 of 511
Washington rank
27
Policies

The verdict

At $1,269/yr, Tieton, WA (ZIP 98947) sits in the 29th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,269
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+4.5%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,269/yr
+4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.22%
Avg severity: $21,212
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
-18.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98947 (Tieton, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98947 (Tieton, WA) at $1,269 per year for 2022 across approximately 27 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 98947 comes in 29% below, the 29th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (below), ranking #304 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Kalama (ZIP 98625) at $1,268, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 37.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.22%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,212. Insurers decline to renew 0.61% of policies in ZIP 98947 at expiration, a drop of 18.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 98947 premiums risen 4.5%, spanning $1,214 to $1,382 (five-year average: $1,296), an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 98947 Compares

vs National Average
$1,269 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,269 vs $1,384
8% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98947, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,269
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98947.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,214 -
2019 $1,256 +3.4%
2020 $1,382 +10.0%
2021 $1,359 -1.6%
2022 $1,269 -6.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,296
Premium Range
$1,214 - $1,382
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98947

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 98947?
ZIP 98947 (Tieton, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,269 per year as of 2022 (29th percentile, #304 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed +4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tieton, WA?
In ZIP 98947, insurers report a 37.2% loss ratio, a 2.22% claims frequency, and a 0.61% nonrenewal rate, the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98947 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 98947 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,269/yr average is 29% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98947?
ZIP 98947 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.61% in Washington, a drop of 18.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98947 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98947 runs $1,214-$1,382 (5-year average $1,296). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 98947 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98947 averages $1,269/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #304 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.