ZIP 94002 · San Mateo County

Belmont, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94002, Belmont, California.

43.1%
Loss ratio
0.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#668 of 1545
California rank
1,772
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 94002 (Belmont, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,756/yr, 64th percentile nationally, 1% below the U.S. norm.

$1,756
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
+17.0%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,756/yr
+17.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.83%
Avg severity: $41,323
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
+115.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94002 (Belmont, CA)

ZIP 94002 (Belmont, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,756 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,772 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 94002 comes in 1% below, the 64th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 94002 is 6% below, ranking #668 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Simi Valley (ZIP 93065) at $1,755, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 43.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.83% of policies in ZIP 94002 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $41,323. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.57%, a rise of 115.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 94002 costs have risen 17.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,501 to a high of $1,766, an annualized rate of +4.0% 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 94002 Compares

vs National Average
$1,756 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,756 vs $1,864
6% below state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94002, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,756
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94002.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,501 -
2019 $1,615 +7.6%
2020 $1,701 +5.3%
2021 $1,766 +3.8%
2022 $1,756 -0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,668
Premium Range
$1,501 - $1,766
Annual Change Rate
+4.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94002

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 94002?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 94002 (Belmont, CA) averages $1,756 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 64th percentile, #668 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +17.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Belmont, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 94002: a claims frequency of 1.83%, a loss ratio of 43.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.57%, placing this ZIP in the 64th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94002 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 94002 lands in the 64th percentile: its $1,756/yr average is 1% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94002?
Insurers decline to renew 0.57% of policies in ZIP 94002 in California, a rise of 115.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94002 over 5 years?
ZIP 94002 premiums spanned $1,501 to $1,766 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,668. The annualized change rate is +4.0% per year.
How does ZIP 94002 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 94002 runs 6% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,756/yr), ranking #668 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California 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.