ZIP 94122 · San Francisco County

San Francisco, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94122, San Francisco, California.

19.5%
Loss ratio
0.24%
Nonrenewal rate
#655 of 1545
California rank
9,146
Policies

The verdict

San Francisco, CA (ZIP 94122) averages $1,769/yr for homeowners insurance, 0% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally.

$1,769
Avg premium (2022)
-0%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,769/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.51%
Avg severity: $22,835
Nonrenewal Rate
0.24%
+24.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94122 (San Francisco, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 94122 (San Francisco, CA) runs $1,769 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 9,146 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 94122 in the 64th percentile, 0% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 94122 is 5% below, ranking #655 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Fremont (ZIP 94539) at $1,769, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 19.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 1.51% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,835. 0.24% of ZIP 94122 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 24.1% 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 94122 have risen by 8.3%, ranging from $1,633 to $1,834 with a five-year average of $1,753, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 94122 Compares

vs National Average
$1,769 vs $1,776
0% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,769 vs $1,864
5% below state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94122, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,769
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94122.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,633 -
2019 $1,742 +6.7%
2020 $1,788 +2.6%
2021 $1,834 +2.6%
2022 $1,769 -3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,753
Premium Range
$1,633 - $1,834
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94122

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 94122?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 94122 (San Francisco, CA) averages $1,769 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 64th percentile, #655 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Francisco, CA?
In ZIP 94122, insurers report a 19.5% loss ratio, a 1.51% claims frequency, and a 0.24% nonrenewal rate, the 64th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94122 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 94122 lands in the 64th percentile: its $1,769/yr average is 0% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94122?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94122 is 0.24%, a rise of 24.1% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94122 over 5 years?
ZIP 94122 premiums spanned $1,633 to $1,834 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,753. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 94122 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 94122 averages $1,769/yr, 5% below that figure, ranking #655 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.