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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,151/yr
-5.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.52%
Avg severity: $21,150
Nonrenewal Rate
0.07%
-89.4% change

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

vs National Average
$1,151 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Alaska Average
$1,151 vs $1,288
11% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99835, 2018–2022

$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,151
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99835.
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

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,175
Premium Range
$1,151 - $1,217
Annual Change Rate
-1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 99835?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 99835 (Sitka, AK) is comparatively affordable at $1,151 per year as of 2022, just the 19th percentile nationally, #27 of 30 ZIPs in Alaska. Premiums have changed -5.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sitka, AK?
In ZIP 99835, insurers report a 9.5% loss ratio, a 0.52% claims frequency, and a 0.07% nonrenewal rate, the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99835 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 99835 lands in the 19th percentile: its $1,151/yr average is 35% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99835?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99835 is 0.07%, a drop of 89.4% over the past 5 years in Alaska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99835 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 99835 runs $1,151-$1,217 (5-year average $1,175). The annualized change rate is -1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 99835 compare to the Alaska state average?
ZIP 99835 runs 11% below the Alaska state average ($1,288/yr vs this ZIP's $1,151/yr), ranking #27 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.