ZIP 99111 · Whitman County

Colfax, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99111, Colfax, Washington.

65.4%
Loss ratio
0.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#188 of 511
Washington rank
5
Policies

The verdict

At $1,363/yr, Colfax, WA (ZIP 99111) sits in the 36th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 23% below the U.S. average.

$1,363
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,363/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
65.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.16%
Avg severity: $28,248
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
+29.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99111 (Colfax, WA)

ZIP 99111 (Colfax, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,363 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 5 reported policies. That is 23% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally. Washington homeowners pay $1,384 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (below), ranking #188 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Kennewick (ZIP 99338) at $1,363, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 99111 is 65.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.16%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,248. Insurers decline to renew 0.38% of policies in ZIP 99111 at expiration, a rise of 29.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 99111 have risen by 10.6%, ranging from $1,231 to $1,469 with a five-year average of $1,333, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 99111 Compares

vs National Average
$1,363 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,363 vs $1,384
2% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99111, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,363
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99111.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,231 -
2019 $1,269 +3.1%
2020 $1,335 +5.2%
2021 $1,469 +10.0%
2022 $1,363 -7.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,333
Premium Range
$1,231 - $1,469
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99111

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

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 99111?
At the 36th percentile nationally, #188 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 99111 (Colfax, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,363 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Colfax, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 99111: claims frequency (3.16%), loss ratio (65.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.38%), together placing this ZIP at the 36th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99111 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 99111 lands in the 36th percentile: its $1,363/yr average is 23% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99111?
Insurers decline to renew 0.38% of policies in ZIP 99111 in Washington, a rise of 29.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99111 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 99111 have ranged from $1,231 to $1,469, with a 5-year average of $1,333. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 99111 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 99111 averages $1,363/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #188 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.