ZIP 94547 · Contra Costa County

Hercules, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94547, Hercules, California.

37.9%
Loss ratio
0.47%
Nonrenewal rate
#820 of 1545
California rank
1,707
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Hercules, CA (ZIP 94547) runs $1,554/yr on average: the 50th percentile nationally and 13% below the U.S. average.

$1,554
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+24.8%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,554/yr
+24.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.85%
Avg severity: $15,319
Nonrenewal Rate
0.47%
-19.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94547 (Hercules, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 94547 (Hercules, CA) runs $1,554 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,707 reported policies. That is 13% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 50th percentile nationally. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 94547 is 17% below, ranking #820 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Hollister (ZIP 95023) at $1,554, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 37.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.85% of policies in ZIP 94547 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,319. 0.47% of ZIP 94547 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 19.1% 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 94547 have risen by 24.8%, ranging from $1,245 to $1,554 with a five-year average of $1,410, an annualized rate of +5.7% 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 94547 Compares

vs National Average
$1,554 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,554 vs $1,864
17% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94547, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,554
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94547.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,245 -
2019 $1,309 +5.2%
2020 $1,431 +9.3%
2021 $1,513 +5.8%
2022 $1,554 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,410
Premium Range
$1,245 - $1,554
Annual Change Rate
+5.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94547

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

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 94547?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #820 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 94547 (Hercules, CA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,554 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +24.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hercules, CA?
In ZIP 94547, insurers report a 37.9% loss ratio, a 3.85% claims frequency, and a 0.47% nonrenewal rate, the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94547 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 94547 lands in the 50th percentile: its $1,554/yr average is 13% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94547?
ZIP 94547 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.47% in California, a drop of 19.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94547 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 94547 runs $1,245-$1,554 (5-year average $1,410). The annualized change rate is +5.7% per year.
How does ZIP 94547 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 94547 averages $1,554/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #820 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.