ZIP 93604 Insurance Data

Bass Lake, California · Madera County · 1 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,007/yr
+46.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.12%
Avg severity: $11,002
Nonrenewal Rate
6.74%
+211.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93604 (Bass Lake, CA)

ZIP 93604 (Bass Lake, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,007 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 69% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 61% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 93604 is 4.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,002. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 6.74% in this ZIP, a rise of 211.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 93604 have risen by 46.3%, ranging from $2,056 to $3,007 with a five-year average of $2,493 — an annualized rate of +10.0% per year. 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 93604 Compares

vs National Average
$3,007 vs $1,776
69% above national avg
vs California Average
$3,007 vs $1,864
61% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,056
2019 $2,179 +6.0%
2020 $2,387 +9.5%
2021 $2,837 +18.8%
2022 $3,007 +6.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,493
Premium Range
$2,056 - $3,007
Annual Change Rate
+10.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 93604?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 93604 (Bass Lake, CA) is $3,007 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +46.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bass Lake, CA?
Key factors include claims frequency (1.12% in this ZIP), loss ratio (4.1%), and nonrenewal rates (6.74%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93604 compared to the national average?
ZIP 93604 premiums of $3,007/yr are 69% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93604?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93604 is 6.74%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +211.3% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93604 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 93604 have ranged from $2,056 to $3,007, with a 5-year average of $2,493. The annualized change rate is +10.0% per year.
How does ZIP 93604 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 93604 has an average premium of $3,007/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 61% above the state average.

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