ZIP 94121 · San Francisco County

San Francisco, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94121, San Francisco, California.

31.1%
Loss ratio
0.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#268 of 1545
California rank
5,163
Policies

The verdict

At $2,447/yr, San Francisco, CA (ZIP 94121) sits in the 88th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 38% above the U.S. average.

$2,447
Avg premium (2022)
+38%
vs U.S. average
+0.6%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,447/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.61%
Avg severity: $47,198
Nonrenewal Rate
0.43%
+139.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94121 (San Francisco, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 94121 (San Francisco, CA) at $2,447 per year for 2022 across approximately 5,163 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 38% above that mark and lands in the 88th national percentile. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 94121 is 31% above, ranking #268 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Calpine (ZIP 96124) at $2,446, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 31.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 1.61% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $47,198. Insurers decline to renew 0.43% of policies in ZIP 94121 at expiration, a rise of 139.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 94121 costs have risen 0.6% since 2018, from a low of $2,434 to a high of $2,690, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 94121 Compares

vs National Average
$2,447 vs $1,776
38% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,447 vs $1,864
31% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94121, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,447
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94121.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,434 -
2019 $2,600 +6.8%
2020 $2,666 +2.5%
2021 $2,690 +0.9%
2022 $2,447 -9.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,567
Premium Range
$2,434 - $2,690
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94121

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 94121?
ZIP 94121 (San Francisco, CA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,447 per year as of 2022, in the 88th percentile nationally, #268 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Francisco, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 94121: a claims frequency of 1.61%, a loss ratio of 31.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.43%, placing this ZIP in the 88th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94121 compared to the national average?
At $2,447/yr, ZIP 94121 runs 38% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94121?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94121 is 0.43%, a rise of 139.7% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94121 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 94121 runs $2,434-$2,690 (5-year average $2,567). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 94121 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 94121 averages $2,447/yr, 31% above that figure, ranking #268 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.