ZIP 99688 · Matanuska-Susitna County

Willow, AK Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99688, Willow, Alaska.

60.2%
Loss ratio
0.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#11 of 30
Alaska rank

The verdict

At $1,347/yr, Willow, AK (ZIP 99688) sits in the 35th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,347
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+2.5%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,347/yr
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
60.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.50%
Avg severity: $23,199
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
-71.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99688 (Willow, AK)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 99688 (Willow, AK) at $1,347 per year for 2022. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 99688 in the 35th percentile, 24% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Alaska homeowners pay $1,288 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 5% (above), ranking #11 of 30 tracked ZIPs in Alaska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alaska is Sterling (ZIP 99672) at $1,349, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 60.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 99688. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.50%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,199. Insurers decline to renew 0.38% of policies in ZIP 99688 at expiration, a drop of 71.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 99688 have risen by 2.5%, ranging from $1,293 to $1,347 with a five-year average of $1,320, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 99688 Compares

vs National Average
$1,347 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Alaska Average
$1,347 vs $1,288
5% above state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99688, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360 20182019202020212022 $1,347
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99688.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,314 -
2019 $1,293 -1.6%
2020 $1,304 +0.8%
2021 $1,340 +2.8%
2022 $1,347 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,320
Premium Range
$1,293 - $1,347
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99688

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

  • Compare ZIP 99688 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Alaska's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Alaska 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 99688?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 99688 (Willow, AK) averages $1,347 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 35th percentile, #11 of 30 ZIPs in Alaska. Premiums have changed +2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Willow, AK?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 99688: a claims frequency of 3.50%, a loss ratio of 60.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.38%, placing this ZIP in the 35th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99688 compared to the national average?
At $1,347/yr, ZIP 99688 runs 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99688?
ZIP 99688 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.38% in Alaska, a drop of 71.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99688 over 5 years?
ZIP 99688 premiums spanned $1,293 to $1,347 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,320. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 99688 compare to the Alaska state average?
ZIP 99688 has an average premium of $1,347/yr compared to the Alaska state average of $1,288/yr. This ZIP is 5% above the state average, ranking #11 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.