ZIP 94124 · San Francisco County

San Francisco, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94124, San Francisco, California.

54.7%
Loss ratio
0.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#943 of 1545
California rank
2,664
Policies

The verdict

At $1,408/yr, San Francisco, CA (ZIP 94124) sits in the 39th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,408
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,408/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.37%
Avg severity: $32,452
Nonrenewal Rate
0.67%
+246.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94124 (San Francisco, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 94124 (San Francisco, CA) at $1,408 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,664 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 94124 comes in 21% below, the 39th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 24% below, ranking #943 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Chico (ZIP 95973) at $1,408, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 54.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 94124. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.37%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $32,452. Insurers decline to renew 0.67% of policies in ZIP 94124 at expiration, a rise of 246.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 94124 premiums risen 10.6%, spanning $1,273 to $1,440 (five-year average: $1,382), an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 94124 Compares

vs National Average
$1,408 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,408 vs $1,864
24% below state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94124, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,408
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94124.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,273 -
2019 $1,378 +8.2%
2020 $1,409 +2.3%
2021 $1,440 +2.2%
2022 $1,408 -2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,382
Premium Range
$1,273 - $1,440
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94124

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

  • Put ZIP 94124 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 94124?
ZIP 94124 (San Francisco, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,408 per year as of 2022 (39th percentile, #943 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Francisco, CA?
In ZIP 94124, insurers report a 54.7% loss ratio, a 2.37% claims frequency, and a 0.67% nonrenewal rate, the 39th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94124 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 94124 lands in the 39th percentile: its $1,408/yr average is 21% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94124?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94124 is 0.67%, a rise of 246.1% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94124 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 94124 runs $1,273-$1,440 (5-year average $1,382). The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 94124 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 94124 averages $1,408/yr, 24% below that figure, ranking #943 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.