ZIP 99320 · Benton County

Benton City, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99320, Benton City, Washington.

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

The verdict

Benton City, WA (ZIP 99320) averages $1,158/yr for homeowners insurance, 35% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally.

$1,158
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+4.6%
since 2018
20th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,158/yr
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
143.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.52%
Avg severity: $17,467
Nonrenewal Rate
1.26%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 99320

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 99320 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Washington's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Washington overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 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.

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.