ZIP 99320 · Benton County

Benton City, WA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 99320, Benton City, Washington averages $1,158/yr.

143.6%
Loss ratio
1.26%
Nonrenewal rate
#428 of 511
Washington rank
25
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Benton City, WA sits #20,537 nationally on average premium ($1,158) versus #6,955 on nonrenewal rate (1.26%).

$1,158
Avg premium (2022)
#20,537
of 25,593 on premium
#6,955
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
20th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
46/100
99320 - Benton City, WA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A-
$1,158/yr
Avg premium, 80th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
87.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C
58.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 99320's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,158 Among the lowest lower than 80% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 99320. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Washington, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 99320; crosshairs: Washington averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$643.3$2071.3$3499.4$4927.4$6355.50.0%0.9%1.7%2.5%3.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 98266 · Maple Falls $903/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 99324 · College Place $1,032/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 98660 · Vancouver $1,062/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 98673 · Wishram $1,092/yr · 3.23%
  • ZIP 98230 · Blaine $1,103/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 98531 · Centralia $1,117/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 98047 · Pacific $1,133/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 98445 · Tacoma $1,148/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99320 · Benton City (this ZIP) $1,158/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 98270 · Marysville $1,175/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 99004 · Cheney $1,188/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 99348 · Prescott $1,202/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 98226 · Bellingham $1,210/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 99328 · Dayton $1,217/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99218 · Spokane $1,224/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 98247 · Everson $1,233/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 98930 · Grandview $1,241/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 98520 · Aberdeen $1,247/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 98340 · Hansville $1,257/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 98532 · Chehalis $1,266/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 98371 · Puyallup $1,275/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 98620 · Goldendale $1,282/yr · 1.59%
  • ZIP 98604 · Battle Ground $1,289/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 98528 · Belfair $1,296/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 98585 · Silver Creek $1,300/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 98349 · Lakebay $1,309/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 98178 · Seattle $1,320/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 98327 · Dupont $1,331/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 98365 · Port Ludlow $1,342/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 99026 · Nine Mile Falls $1,351/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 98542 · Ethel $1,359/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 98023 · Federal Way $1,369/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 98590 · Tokeland $1,381/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 98342 · Indianola $1,401/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 98908 · Yakima $1,424/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 99122 · Davenport $1,439/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 99185 · Wilbur $1,458/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 98038 · Maple Valley $1,482/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 98844 · Oroville $1,505/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 98045 · North Bend $1,525/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 98952 · White Swan $1,553/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 99167 · Rice $1,581/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 98938 · Outlook $1,627/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 98122 · Seattle $1,699/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 98843 · Orondo $1,758/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 98199 · Seattle $1,848/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 98024 · Fall City $1,956/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 98110 · Bainbridge Island $2,217/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 98039 · Medina $6,096/yr · 0.79%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,158/yr
Below-median premium
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
143.6%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
9.52%
Avg severity: $17,467
Nonrenewal Rate
1.26%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+62.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99320 (Benton City, WA)

ZIP 99320 (Benton City, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,158 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 25 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 35% below that mark and lands in the 20th national percentile. Compared to the Washington state average of $1,384, this ZIP runs 16% below, ranking #428 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Tacoma (ZIP 98405) at $1,158, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 99320 shows a 143.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 9.52%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,467. 1.26% of ZIP 99320 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 62.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.6% through 2022, ranging $1,108 to $1,217 with a 5-year average of $1,168, an annualized rate of +1.1% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 99320's county (Benton): score 87.1, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Earthquake. That is #19 of 39 Washington counties and the 87th national percentile (24% above the 70.0 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 30.3 · Community Resilience 58.6. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 99320 Compares

vs National Average
$1,158 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,158 vs $1,384
16% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99320, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,158
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99320.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,108 -
2019 $1,161 +4.8%
2020 $1,217 +4.8%
2021 $1,197 -1.6%
2022 $1,158 -3.3%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 99320 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,168
Premium Range
$1,108 - $1,217
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Benton County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 99320 via FIPS 53005. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
87.1
Relatively Moderate · 87th national percentile
In-state county rank
#19
of 39 Washington counties · state mean 70.0
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $9,620,318

Social Vulnerability Index 30.3 · Community Resilience 58.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Washington NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 99320's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 99320's county NRI is 87.1 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Washington containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,158/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.26% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 99320?
ZIP 99320 (Benton City, WA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 20th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,158 per year, #428 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +4.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Benton City, WA?
ZIP 99320 is running a loss ratio above 100% (143.6%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 9.52% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.26%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99320 compared to the national average?
At $1,158/yr, ZIP 99320 runs 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99320?
Insurers decline to renew 1.26% of policies in ZIP 99320 in Washington, a rise of 62.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99320 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 99320 have ranged from $1,108 to $1,217, with a 5-year average of $1,168. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 99320 compare to the Washington state average?
The Washington state average is $1,384/yr; ZIP 99320 averages $1,158/yr, 16% below that figure, ranking #428 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 99320?
County NRI 87.1 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 99320 via Benton County FIPS 53005. In-state rank #19 of 39; national percentile 87th; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 99320

This ZIP's premiums run at the 20th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.