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.
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
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 94118, 2018–2022
| 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
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What this means for ZIP 94118
This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.
- Compare ZIP 94118 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how California compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. California overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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