ZIP 99645 · Matanuska-Susitna County

Palmer, AK Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99645, Palmer, Alaska.

117.7%
Loss ratio
0.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#12 of 30
Alaska rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Palmer, AK (ZIP 99645) averages $1,300/yr for homeowners insurance, 27% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally.

$1,300
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
-3.3%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,300/yr
-3.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
117.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.86%
Avg severity: $17,262
Nonrenewal Rate
0.44%
+18.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99645 (Palmer, AK)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 99645 (Palmer, AK) at $1,300 per year for 2022 across approximately 22 reported policies. That is 27% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 31st percentile nationally. Alaska homeowners pay $1,288 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (above), ranking #12 of 30 tracked ZIPs in Alaska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alaska is Ketchikan (ZIP 99901) at $1,296, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 99645 is 117.7%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 8.86% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,262. 0.44% of ZIP 99645 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 18.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 99645 premiums fallen 3.3%, spanning $1,295 to $1,343 (five-year average: $1,310), an annualized rate of -0.8% 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 99645 Compares

vs National Average
$1,300 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Alaska Average
$1,300 vs $1,288
1% above state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99645, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360 20182019202020212022 $1,300
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99645.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,343 -
2019 $1,309 -2.6%
2020 $1,295 -1.1%
2021 $1,301 +0.5%
2022 $1,300 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,310
Premium Range
$1,295 - $1,343
Annual Change Rate
-0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99645

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

  • Compare ZIP 99645 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Alaska's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Alaska overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 99645?
At the 31st percentile nationally, #12 of 30 ZIPs in Alaska, ZIP 99645 (Palmer, AK) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,300 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -3.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palmer, AK?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 99645: a claims frequency of 8.86% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.44%, against a loss ratio above 100% (117.7%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99645 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 99645 lands in the 31st percentile: its $1,300/yr average is 27% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99645?
ZIP 99645 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.44% in Alaska, a rise of 18.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99645 over 5 years?
ZIP 99645 premiums spanned $1,295 to $1,343 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,310. The annualized change rate is -0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 99645 compare to the Alaska state average?
ZIP 99645 runs 1% above the Alaska state average ($1,288/yr vs this ZIP's $1,300/yr), ranking #12 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.