ZIP 99324 · Walla Walla County

College Place, WA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99324, College Place, Washington.

38.3%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#501 of 511
Washington rank
1,163
Policies

The verdict

College Place, WA (ZIP 99324) averages $1,032/yr for homeowners insurance, 42% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally.

$1,032
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+12.8%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,032/yr
+12.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.26%
Avg severity: $17,492
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
+111.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99324 (College Place, WA)

ZIP 99324 (College Place, WA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,032 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,163 reported policies. That is 42% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 10th percentile nationally. The Washington statewide average is $1,384 per year; this ZIP sits 25% below that figure, ranking #501 of 511 tracked ZIPs in Washington by premium. The closest-priced peer within Washington is Spokane (ZIP 99212) at $1,032, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 38.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.26% of policies in ZIP 99324 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,492. 0.65% of ZIP 99324 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 111.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 99324 have risen by 12.8%, ranging from $915 to $1,032 with a five-year average of $979, an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 99324 Compares

vs National Average
$1,032 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Washington Average
$1,032 vs $1,384
25% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99324, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,032
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99324.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $915 -
2019 $952 +4.1%
2020 $988 +3.7%
2021 $1,009 +2.2%
2022 $1,032 +2.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$979
Premium Range
$915 - $1,032
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99324

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

  • Put ZIP 99324 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Washington's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Washington overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 99324?
ZIP 99324 (College Place, WA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 10th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,032 per year, #501 of 511 ZIPs in Washington. Premiums have changed +12.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in College Place, WA?
In ZIP 99324, insurers report a 38.3% loss ratio, a 2.26% claims frequency, and a 0.65% nonrenewal rate, the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99324 compared to the national average?
ZIP 99324 premiums of $1,032/yr are 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99324?
ZIP 99324 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.65% in Washington, a rise of 111.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99324 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 99324 have ranged from $915 to $1,032, with a 5-year average of $979. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 99324 compare to the Washington state average?
ZIP 99324 has an average premium of $1,032/yr compared to the Washington state average of $1,384/yr. This ZIP is 25% below the state average, ranking #501 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.