ZIP 94025 Insurance Data

Menlo Park, California · San Mateo County · 1,306 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,278/yr
+16.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.98%
Avg severity: $39,789
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
+69.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94025 (Menlo Park, CA)

ZIP 94025 (Menlo Park, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,278 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,306 reported policies. That is 28% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 84th percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 22% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 94025 is 34.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.98%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $39,789. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.59% in this ZIP, a rise of 69.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 94025 have risen by 16.1%, ranging from $1,962 to $2,332 with a five-year average of $2,188 — an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 94025 Compares

vs National Average
$2,278 vs $1,776
28% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,278 vs $1,864
22% above state avg
National Percentile
84th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,962
2019 $2,128 +8.5%
2020 $2,240 +5.3%
2021 $2,332 +4.1%
2022 $2,278 -2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,188
Premium Range
$1,962 - $2,332
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% 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 94025?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 94025 (Menlo Park, CA) is $2,278 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +16.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Menlo Park, CA?
Key factors include claims frequency (1.98% in this ZIP), loss ratio (34.5%), and nonrenewal rates (0.59%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94025 compared to the national average?
ZIP 94025 premiums of $2,278/yr are 28% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 84th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94025?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94025 is 0.59%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +69.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94025 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 94025 have ranged from $1,962 to $2,332, with a 5-year average of $2,188. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 94025 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 94025 has an average premium of $2,278/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 22% above the state average.

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