ZIP 99169 · Adams County

Ritzville, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99169, Ritzville, Washington.

27.7%
Loss ratio
#171 of 511
Washington rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Ritzville, WA (ZIP 99169) averages $1,384/yr for homeowners insurance, 22% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally.

$1,384
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,384/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.39%
Avg severity: $16,087
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99169 (Ritzville, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 99169 (Ritzville, WA) runs $1,384 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 22% below that mark and lands in the 38th national percentile. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 0% above that figure, ranking #171 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Seattle (ZIP 98155) at $1,383, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 99169 shows a 27.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.39% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,087.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 99169 costs have risen 8.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,278 to a high of $1,618, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 99169 Compares

vs National Average
$1,384 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,384 vs $1,384
0% above state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99169, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,384
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99169.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,278 -
2019 $1,369 +7.1%
2020 $1,421 +3.7%
2021 $1,618 +13.9%
2022 $1,384 -14.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,414
Premium Range
$1,278 - $1,618
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99169

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

  • Compare ZIP 99169 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 99169?
At the 38th percentile nationally, #171 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, ZIP 99169 (Ritzville, WA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,384 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ritzville, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 99169: a claims frequency of 2.39%, a loss ratio of 27.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 38th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99169 compared to the national average?
ZIP 99169 premiums of $1,384/yr are 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99169?
ZIP 99169 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99169 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 99169 runs $1,278-$1,618 (5-year average $1,414). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 99169 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 99169 averages $1,384/yr, 0% above that figure, ranking #171 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.