ZIP 99218 · Spokane County

Spokane, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99218, Spokane, Washington.

59.7%
Loss ratio
0.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#364 of 511
Washington rank
818
Policies

The verdict

Spokane, WA (ZIP 99218) averages $1,224/yr for homeowners insurance, 31% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally.

$1,224
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+11.8%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,224/yr
+11.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.04%
Avg severity: $18,078
Nonrenewal Rate
0.44%
-26.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99218 (Spokane, WA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 99218 (Spokane, WA) runs $1,224 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 818 reported policies. That is 31% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 25th percentile nationally. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 12% below, ranking #364 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Amboy (ZIP 98601) at $1,224, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 59.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 99218. About 4.04% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,078. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.44%, a drop of 26.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 11.8% through 2022, ranging $1,095 to $1,224 with a 5-year average of $1,168, an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 99218 Compares

vs National Average
$1,224 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,224 vs $1,384
12% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99218, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,224
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99218.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,095 -
2019 $1,136 +3.7%
2020 $1,172 +3.2%
2021 $1,211 +3.3%
2022 $1,224 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,168
Premium Range
$1,095 - $1,224
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99218

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 99218?
ZIP 99218 (Spokane, WA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,224 per year as of 2022 (25th percentile, #364 of 511 ZIPs in Washington). Premiums have changed +11.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Spokane, WA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 99218: claims frequency (4.04%), loss ratio (59.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.44%), together placing this ZIP at the 25th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99218 compared to the national average?
ZIP 99218 premiums of $1,224/yr are 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99218?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99218 is 0.44%, a drop of 26.8% over the past 5 years in Washington.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99218 over 5 years?
ZIP 99218 premiums spanned $1,095 to $1,224 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,168. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 99218 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 99218 has an average premium of $1,224/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #364 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.