ZIP 99185 · Lincoln County

Wilbur, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99185, Wilbur, Washington.

7.1%
Loss ratio
1.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#130 of 511
Washington rank
1
Policies

The verdict

At $1,458/yr, Wilbur, WA (ZIP 99185) sits in the 43rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 18% below the U.S. average.

$1,458
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+6.7%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,458/yr
+6.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.45%
Avg severity: $7,119
Nonrenewal Rate
1.16%
+251.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99185 (Wilbur, WA)

ZIP 99185 (Wilbur, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,458 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 99185 comes in 18% below, the 43rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 5% above that figure, ranking #130 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Oakesdale (ZIP 99158) at $1,460, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 99185 shows a 7.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,119. Insurers decline to renew 1.16% of policies in ZIP 99185 at expiration, a rise of 251.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 99185 have risen by 6.7%, ranging from $1,367 to $1,617 with a five-year average of $1,482, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 99185 Compares

vs National Average
$1,458 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,458 vs $1,384
5% above state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99185, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,458
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99185.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,367 -
2019 $1,500 +9.8%
2020 $1,467 -2.3%
2021 $1,617 +10.3%
2022 $1,458 -9.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,482
Premium Range
$1,367 - $1,617
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99185

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 99185?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 99185 (Wilbur, WA) averages $1,458 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 43rd percentile, #130 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +6.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wilbur, WA?
In ZIP 99185, insurers report a 7.1% loss ratio, a 1.45% claims frequency, and a 1.16% nonrenewal rate, the 43rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99185 compared to the national average?
ZIP 99185 premiums of $1,458/yr are 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 43rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99185?
Insurers decline to renew 1.16% of policies in ZIP 99185 in Washington, a rise of 251.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99185 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 99185 have ranged from $1,367 to $1,617, with a 5-year average of $1,482. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 99185 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 99185 runs 5% above the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,458/yr), ranking #130 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.