ZIP 94086 · Santa Clara County

Sunnyvale, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94086, Sunnyvale, California.

19.7%
Loss ratio
0.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#1253 of 1545
California rank
3,930
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sunnyvale, CA (ZIP 94086) runs $1,186/yr on average: the 22nd percentile nationally and 33% below the U.S. average.

$1,186
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+12.3%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,186/yr
+12.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.42%
Avg severity: $16,428
Nonrenewal Rate
0.28%
-3.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94086 (Sunnyvale, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 94086 (Sunnyvale, CA) at $1,186 per year for 2022 across approximately 3,930 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% below that mark and lands in the 22nd national percentile. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 36% below that figure, ranking #1253 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is San Jose (ZIP 95131) at $1,187, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 94086 shows a 19.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.42% of policies in ZIP 94086 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,428. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.28% in this ZIP, a drop of 3.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 94086 costs have risen 12.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,056 to a high of $1,207, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 94086 Compares

vs National Average
$1,186 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,186 vs $1,864
36% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94086, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,186
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94086.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,056 -
2019 $1,094 +3.5%
2020 $1,135 +3.8%
2021 $1,207 +6.3%
2022 $1,186 -1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,136
Premium Range
$1,056 - $1,207
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94086

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

  • Put ZIP 94086 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • California's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. California 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 94086?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 94086 (Sunnyvale, CA) averages $1,186 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 22nd percentile, #1253 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +12.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sunnyvale, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 94086: a claims frequency of 1.42%, a loss ratio of 19.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.28%, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94086 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 94086 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,186/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94086?
Insurers decline to renew 0.28% of policies in ZIP 94086 in California, a drop of 3.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94086 over 5 years?
ZIP 94086 premiums spanned $1,056 to $1,207 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,136. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 94086 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 94086 runs 36% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,186/yr), ranking #1253 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.