ZIP 99835 · Sitka County
Sitka, AK Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99835, Sitka, Alaska.
- 9.5%
- Loss ratio
- 0.07%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #27 of 30
- Alaska rank
- 2
- Policies
The verdict
Sitka, AK (ZIP 99835) averages $1,151/yr for homeowners insurance, 35% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally.
- $1,151
- Avg premium (2022)
- -35%
- vs U.S. average
- -5.4%
- since 2018
- 19th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 99835 (Sitka, AK)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 99835 (Sitka, AK) runs $1,151 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally. Against Alaska's average of $1,288, ZIP 99835 is 11% below, ranking #27 of 30 tracked ZIPs in Alaska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alaska is Anchorage (ZIP 99504) at $1,168, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 99835 shows a 9.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 0.52% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,150. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.07%, a drop of 89.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.
Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 5.4% through 2022, ranging $1,151 to $1,217 with a 5-year average of $1,175, an annualized rate of -1.4% 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 99835 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 99835, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,217 | - |
| 2019 | $1,172 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | $1,163 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | $1,171 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $1,151 | -1.7% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 99835
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Compare ZIP 99835 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Alaska compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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
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