ZIP 98953 · Yakima County

Zillah, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 98953, Zillah, Washington.

27.6%
Loss ratio
1.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#149 of 511
Washington rank
40
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 98953 (Zillah, WA) homeowners insurance averages $1,425/yr, 41st percentile nationally, 20% below the U.S. norm.

$1,425
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+6.1%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,425/yr
+6.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.95%
Avg severity: $13,332
Nonrenewal Rate
1.07%
+182.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 98953 (Zillah, WA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 98953 (Zillah, WA) at $1,425 per year for 2022 across approximately 40 reported policies. That is 20% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 41st percentile nationally. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 98953 is 3% above, ranking #149 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Republic (ZIP 99166) at $1,425, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 98953 is 27.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.95%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,332. Insurers decline to renew 1.07% of policies in ZIP 98953 at expiration, a rise of 182.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 98953 costs have risen 6.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,343 to a high of $1,442, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 98953 Compares

vs National Average
$1,425 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,425 vs $1,384
3% above state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 98953, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,425
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 98953.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,343 -
2019 $1,382 +2.9%
2020 $1,414 +2.3%
2021 $1,442 +2.0%
2022 $1,425 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,401
Premium Range
$1,343 - $1,442
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 98953

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

  • Put ZIP 98953 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 98953?
ZIP 98953 (Zillah, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,425 per year as of 2022 (41st percentile, #149 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed +6.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Zillah, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 98953: a claims frequency of 2.95%, a loss ratio of 27.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.07%, placing this ZIP in the 41st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 98953 compared to the national average?
At $1,425/yr, ZIP 98953 runs 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 41st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98953?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 98953 is 1.07%, a rise of 182.6% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 98953 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 98953 runs $1,343-$1,442 (5-year average $1,401). The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 98953 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 98953 averages $1,425/yr, 3% above that figure, ranking #149 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.