ZIP 99603 · Kenai Peninsula County

Homer, AK Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99603, Homer, Alaska.

20.6%
Loss ratio
0.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#20 of 30
Alaska rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Homer, AK (ZIP 99603) averages $1,211/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally.

$1,211
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
-7.2%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,211/yr
-7.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.08%
Avg severity: $23,035
Nonrenewal Rate
0.46%
-46.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99603 (Homer, AK)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 99603 (Homer, AK) at $1,211 per year for 2022 across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 32% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 24th percentile nationally. The Alaska statewide average is $1,288 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #20 of 30 tracked ZIPs in Alaska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alaska is Anchorage (ZIP 99507) at $1,207, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 20.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.08%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,035. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.46% in this ZIP, a drop of 46.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 7.2% through 2022, ranging $1,211 to $1,305 with a 5-year average of $1,243, an annualized rate of -1.8% 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 99603 Compares

vs National Average
$1,211 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Alaska Average
$1,211 vs $1,288
6% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99603, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,211
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99603.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,305 -
2019 $1,243 -4.7%
2020 $1,220 -1.9%
2021 $1,234 +1.2%
2022 $1,211 -1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,243
Premium Range
$1,211 - $1,305
Annual Change Rate
-1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99603

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 99603?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 99603 (Homer, AK) averages $1,211 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 24th percentile, #20 of 30 ZIPs in Alaska. Premiums have changed -7.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Homer, AK?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 99603: a claims frequency of 1.08%, a loss ratio of 20.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.46%, placing this ZIP in the 24th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99603 compared to the national average?
ZIP 99603 premiums of $1,211/yr are 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 24th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99603?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99603 is 0.46%, a drop of 46.1% over the past 5 years in Alaska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99603 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 99603 have ranged from $1,211 to $1,305, with a 5-year average of $1,243. The annualized change rate is -1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 99603 compare to the Alaska state average?
ZIP 99603 has an average premium of $1,211/yr compared to the Alaska state average of $1,288/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average, ranking #20 of 30 tracked ZIPs in Alaska 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.