ZIP 93604 · Madera County

Bass Lake, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 93604, Bass Lake, California.

4.1%
Loss ratio
6.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#124 of 1545
California rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Bass Lake, CA (ZIP 93604) averages $3,007/yr for homeowners insurance, 69% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally.

$3,007
Avg premium (2022)
+69%
vs U.S. average
+46.3%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

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)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 93604 (Bass Lake, CA) runs $3,007 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 93604 in the 95th percentile, 69% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 61% above that figure, ranking #124 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Wallace (ZIP 95254) at $3,009, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 93604 shows a 4.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.12% of policies in ZIP 93604 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,002. The nonrenewal rate here is 6.74%, a rise of 211.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 93604 premiums risen 46.3%, spanning $2,056 to $3,007 (five-year average: $2,493), an annualized rate of +10.0% 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 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

Average premium in ZIP 93604, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,500$3,000$3,500 20182019202020212022 $3,007
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93604.
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)

What this means for ZIP 93604

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 93604?
ZIP 93604 (Bass Lake, CA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $3,007 per year as of 2022, in the 95th percentile nationally, #124 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +46.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bass Lake, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 93604: claims frequency (1.12%), loss ratio (4.1%), and nonrenewal rate (6.74%), together placing this ZIP at the 95th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93604 compared to the national average?
At $3,007/yr, ZIP 93604 runs 69% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93604?
ZIP 93604 shows a nonrenewal rate of 6.74% in California, a rise of 211.3% over the past 5 years.
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?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 93604 averages $3,007/yr, 61% above that figure, ranking #124 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium.

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