ZIP 94116 · San Francisco County

San Francisco, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94116, San Francisco, California.

19.3%
Loss ratio
0.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#721 of 1545
California rank
6,523
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 94116 (San Francisco, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,678/yr, 59th percentile nationally, 5% below the U.S. norm.

$1,678
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+9.6%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,678/yr
+9.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.38%
Avg severity: $23,464
Nonrenewal Rate
0.30%
+51.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94116 (San Francisco, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 94116 (San Francisco, CA) runs $1,678 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6,523 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 5% below that mark and lands in the 59th national percentile. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 10% below, ranking #721 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Lancaster (ZIP 93536) at $1,679, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 19.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 94116. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.38%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,464. 0.30% of ZIP 94116 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 51.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 94116 have risen by 9.6%, ranging from $1,532 to $1,723 with a five-year average of $1,652, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 94116 Compares

vs National Average
$1,678 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,678 vs $1,864
10% below state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94116, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,678
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94116.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,532 -
2019 $1,639 +7.0%
2020 $1,689 +3.1%
2021 $1,723 +2.0%
2022 $1,678 -2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,652
Premium Range
$1,532 - $1,723
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94116

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

  • Put ZIP 94116 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 94116?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 94116 (San Francisco, CA) averages $1,678 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 59th percentile, #721 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +9.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Francisco, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 94116: a claims frequency of 1.38%, a loss ratio of 19.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.30%, placing this ZIP in the 59th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94116 compared to the national average?
At $1,678/yr, ZIP 94116 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94116?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94116 is 0.30%, a rise of 51.4% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94116 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 94116 have ranged from $1,532 to $1,723, with a 5-year average of $1,652. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 94116 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 94116 averages $1,678/yr, 10% below that figure, ranking #721 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.