ZIP 99208 · Spokane County

Spokane, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99208, Spokane, Washington.

80.5%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#438 of 511
Washington rank
386
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Spokane, WA (ZIP 99208) runs $1,149/yr on average: the 19th percentile nationally and 35% below the U.S. average.

$1,149
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+8.4%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,149/yr
+8.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
80.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.60%
Avg severity: $20,081
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
+62.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99208 (Spokane, WA)

ZIP 99208 (Spokane, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,149 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 386 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 35% below that mark and lands in the 19th national percentile. Against Washington's average of $1,384, ZIP 99208 is 17% below, ranking #438 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Tahuya (ZIP 98588) at $1,149, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 99208 is 80.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.60% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,081. Insurers decline to renew 0.60% of policies in ZIP 99208 at expiration, a rise of 62.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 99208 have risen by 8.4%, ranging from $1,059 to $1,149 with a five-year average of $1,109, 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 99208 Compares

vs National Average
$1,149 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,149 vs $1,384
17% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99208, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,149
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99208.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,059 -
2019 $1,089 +2.8%
2020 $1,112 +2.1%
2021 $1,135 +2.1%
2022 $1,149 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,109
Premium Range
$1,059 - $1,149
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99208

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 99208?
ZIP 99208 (Spokane, WA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 19th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,149 per year, #438 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +8.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Spokane, WA?
In ZIP 99208, insurers report a 80.5% loss ratio, a 4.60% claims frequency, and a 0.60% nonrenewal rate, the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99208 compared to the national average?
At $1,149/yr, ZIP 99208 runs 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 19th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99208?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99208 is 0.60%, a rise of 62.7% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99208 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 99208 have ranged from $1,059 to $1,149, with a 5-year average of $1,109. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 99208 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 99208 averages $1,149/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #438 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.