ZIP 94523 · Contra Costa County

Pleasant Hill, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94523, Pleasant Hill, California.

61.7%
Loss ratio
0.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#767 of 1545
California rank
1,791
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 94523 (Pleasant Hill, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,621/yr, 55th percentile nationally, 9% below the U.S. norm.

$1,621
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+33.1%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,621/yr
+33.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
61.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.42%
Avg severity: $29,243
Nonrenewal Rate
0.28%
-2.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94523 (Pleasant Hill, CA)

ZIP 94523 (Pleasant Hill, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,621 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,791 reported policies. That is 9% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 13% (below), ranking #767 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Perris (ZIP 92570) at $1,621, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 61.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 94523. 3.42% of policies in ZIP 94523 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,243. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.28%, a drop of 2.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 33.1% through 2022, ranging $1,218 to $1,621 with a 5-year average of $1,413, an annualized rate of +7.4% 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 94523 Compares

vs National Average
$1,621 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,621 vs $1,864
13% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94523, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,621
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94523.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,218 -
2019 $1,298 +6.6%
2020 $1,416 +9.1%
2021 $1,511 +6.7%
2022 $1,621 +7.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,413
Premium Range
$1,218 - $1,621
Annual Change Rate
+7.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94523

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

  • Put ZIP 94523 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 94523?
ZIP 94523 (Pleasant Hill, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,621 per year as of 2022 (55th percentile, #767 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +33.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pleasant Hill, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 94523: claims frequency (3.42%), loss ratio (61.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.28%), together placing this ZIP at the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94523 compared to the national average?
ZIP 94523 premiums of $1,621/yr are 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94523?
ZIP 94523 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.28% in California, a drop of 2.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94523 over 5 years?
ZIP 94523 premiums spanned $1,218 to $1,621 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,413. The annualized change rate is +7.4% per year.
How does ZIP 94523 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 94523 runs 13% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,621/yr), ranking #767 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.