ZIP 94112 · San Francisco County

San Francisco, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94112, San Francisco, California.

31.5%
Loss ratio
0.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#896 of 1545
California rank
9,106
Policies

The verdict

At $1,455/yr, San Francisco, CA (ZIP 94112) sits in the 43rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 18% below the U.S. average.

$1,455
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+12.9%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,455/yr
+12.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.44%
Avg severity: $31,882
Nonrenewal Rate
0.39%
+57.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94112 (San Francisco, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 94112 (San Francisco, CA) runs $1,455 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 9,106 reported policies. That is 18% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 43rd percentile nationally. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 22% below that figure, ranking #896 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Van Nuys (ZIP 91406) at $1,456, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 31.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 94112. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.44%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,882. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.39% in this ZIP, a rise of 57.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 94112 premiums risen 12.9%, spanning $1,289 to $1,484 (five-year average: $1,405), an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 94112 Compares

vs National Average
$1,455 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,455 vs $1,864
22% below state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94112, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,455
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94112.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,289 -
2019 $1,380 +7.0%
2020 $1,419 +2.8%
2021 $1,484 +4.6%
2022 $1,455 -2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,405
Premium Range
$1,289 - $1,484
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94112

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

  • Put ZIP 94112 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 94112?
ZIP 94112 (San Francisco, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,455 per year as of 2022 (43rd percentile, #896 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +12.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Francisco, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 94112: a claims frequency of 1.44%, a loss ratio of 31.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.39%, placing this ZIP in the 43rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94112 compared to the national average?
At $1,455/yr, ZIP 94112 runs 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 43rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94112?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94112 is 0.39%, a rise of 57.8% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94112 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 94112 have ranged from $1,289 to $1,484, with a 5-year average of $1,405. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 94112 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 94112 averages $1,455/yr, 22% below that figure, ranking #896 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium.

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