ZIP 99217 · Spokane County

Spokane, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99217, Spokane, Washington.

91.7%
Loss ratio
0.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#461 of 511
Washington rank
131
Policies

The verdict

Spokane, WA (ZIP 99217) averages $1,109/yr for homeowners insurance, 38% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally.

$1,109
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+10.9%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,109/yr
+10.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
91.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.19%
Avg severity: $24,261
Nonrenewal Rate
0.58%
+38.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99217 (Spokane, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 99217 (Spokane, WA) runs $1,109 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 131 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 99217 comes in 38% below, the 16th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 20% below that figure, ranking #461 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Long Beach (ZIP 98631) at $1,109, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 99217 shows a 91.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. About 4.19% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,261. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.58% in this ZIP, a rise of 38.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 99217 costs have risen 10.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,000 to a high of $1,109, 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 99217 Compares

vs National Average
$1,109 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,109 vs $1,384
20% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99217, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,109
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99217.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,000 -
2019 $1,038 +3.8%
2020 $1,079 +3.9%
2021 $1,084 +0.5%
2022 $1,109 +2.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,062
Premium Range
$1,000 - $1,109
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99217

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 99217?
At just the 16th national percentile, #461 of 511 ZIPs in Washington, homeowners in ZIP 99217 (Spokane, WA) pay a comparatively low $1,109 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +10.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Spokane, WA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 99217: a claims frequency of 4.19%, a loss ratio of 91.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.58%, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99217 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 99217 lands in the 16th percentile: its $1,109/yr average is 38% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99217?
ZIP 99217 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.58% in Washington, a rise of 38.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99217 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 99217 have ranged from $1,000 to $1,109, with a 5-year average of $1,062. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 99217 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 99217 runs 20% below the Washington state average ($1,384/yr vs this ZIP's $1,109/yr), ranking #461 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.