ZIP 94118 · San Francisco County

San Francisco, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94118, San Francisco, California.

25.5%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#37 of 1545
California rank
7,591
Policies

The verdict

San Francisco, CA (ZIP 94118) averages $4,179/yr for homeowners insurance, 135% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally.

$4,179
Avg premium (2022)
+135%
vs U.S. average
+2.8%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,179/yr
+2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.41%
Avg severity: $44,240
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
+106.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94118 (San Francisco, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 94118 (San Francisco, CA) pay an average of $4,179 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7,591 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 94118 comes in 135% above, the 98th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 124% above that figure, ranking #37 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Temecula (ZIP 92590) at $4,183, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 94118 shows a 25.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.41% of policies in ZIP 94118 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $44,240. 0.75% of ZIP 94118 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 106.9% 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 94118 have risen by 2.8%, ranging from $4,067 to $4,514 with a five-year average of $4,316, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 94118 Compares

vs National Average
$4,179 vs $1,776
135% above national avg
vs California Average
$4,179 vs $1,864
124% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94118, 2018–2022

$4,000$4,100$4,200$4,300$4,400$4,500$4,600 20182019202020212022 $4,179
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94118.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,067 -
2019 $4,349 +6.9%
2020 $4,514 +3.8%
2021 $4,474 -0.9%
2022 $4,179 -6.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,316
Premium Range
$4,067 - $4,514
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94118

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 94118?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 94118 (San Francisco, CA): $4,179/year as of 2022, the 98th national percentile, #37 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Francisco, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 94118: a claims frequency of 2.41%, a loss ratio of 25.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.75%, placing this ZIP in the 98th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94118 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 94118 lands in the 98th percentile: its $4,179/yr average is 135% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94118?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94118 is 0.75%, a rise of 106.9% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94118 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 94118 runs $4,067-$4,514 (5-year average $4,316). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 94118 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 94118 runs 124% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $4,179/yr), ranking #37 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.