ZIP 99034 · Stevens County

Tumtum, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99034, Tumtum, Washington.

258.1%
Loss ratio
2.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#77 of 511
Washington rank
4
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Tumtum, WA (ZIP 99034) runs $1,580/yr on average: the 52nd percentile nationally and 11% below the U.S. average.

$1,580
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
-2.8%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,580/yr
-2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
258.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.33%
Avg severity: $76,476
Nonrenewal Rate
2.67%
+100.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99034 (Tumtum, WA)

Homeowners in ZIP 99034 (Tumtum, WA) pay an average of $1,580 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 99034 in the 52nd percentile, 11% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (above), ranking #77 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Rice (ZIP 99167) at $1,581, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 258.1%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 99034. About 5.33% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $76,476. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.67%, a rise of 100.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.8% through 2022, ranging $1,479 to $1,749 with a 5-year average of $1,592, an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 99034 Compares

vs National Average
$1,580 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,580 vs $1,384
14% above state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99034, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,580
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99034.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,626 -
2019 $1,479 -9.0%
2020 $1,749 +18.3%
2021 $1,526 -12.8%
2022 $1,580 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,592
Premium Range
$1,479 - $1,749
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99034

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

  • Put ZIP 99034 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
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 99034?
At the 52nd percentile nationally, #77 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 99034 (Tumtum, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,580 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tumtum, WA?
ZIP 99034 is running a loss ratio above 100% (258.1%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 5.33% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.67%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99034 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 99034 lands in the 52nd percentile: its $1,580/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99034?
Insurers decline to renew 2.67% of policies in ZIP 99034 in Washington, a rise of 100.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99034 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 99034 runs $1,479-$1,749 (5-year average $1,592). The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 99034 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 99034 runs 14% above the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,580/yr), ranking #77 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.