ZIP 99138 · Ferry County

Inchelium, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99138, Inchelium, Washington.

39.4%
Loss ratio
0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#143 of 511
Washington rank

The verdict

At $1,433/yr, Inchelium, WA (ZIP 99138) sits in the 41st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,433
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
-1.7%
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)
$1,433/yr
-1.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.06%
Avg severity: $18,445
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
-75.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99138 (Inchelium, WA)

ZIP 99138 (Inchelium, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,433 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 19% below that mark and lands in the 41st national percentile. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 4% above, ranking #143 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Quilcene (ZIP 98376) at $1,432, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 39.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 99138. 3.06% of policies in ZIP 99138 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,445. 0.51% of ZIP 99138 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 75.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 99138 have fallen by 1.7%, ranging from $1,433 to $1,562 with a five-year average of $1,493, an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 99138 Compares

vs National Average
$1,433 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,433 vs $1,384
4% above state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99138, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,433
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99138.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,458 -
2019 $1,477 +1.3%
2020 $1,562 +5.8%
2021 $1,535 -1.7%
2022 $1,433 -6.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,493
Premium Range
$1,433 - $1,562
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99138

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 99138?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 99138 (Inchelium, WA) averages $1,433 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 41st percentile, #143 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed -1.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Inchelium, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 99138: a claims frequency of 3.06%, a loss ratio of 39.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.51%, placing this ZIP in the 41st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99138 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 99138 lands in the 41st percentile: its $1,433/yr average is 19% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99138?
ZIP 99138 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.51% in Washington, a drop of 75.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99138 over 5 years?
ZIP 99138 premiums spanned $1,433 to $1,562 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,493. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 99138 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 99138 has an average premium of $1,433/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average, ranking #143 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.