ZIP 94553 · Contra Costa County

Martinez, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94553, Martinez, California.

35.7%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#738 of 1545
California rank
374
Policies

The verdict

At $1,650/yr, Martinez, CA (ZIP 94553) sits in the 57th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 7% below the U.S. average.

$1,650
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+33.0%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,650/yr
+33.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.67%
Avg severity: $22,013
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
+71.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94553 (Martinez, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 94553 (Martinez, CA) pay an average of $1,650 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 374 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 94553 in the 57th percentile, 7% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #738 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Rio Nido (ZIP 95471) at $1,651, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 35.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 94553. 2.67% of policies in ZIP 94553 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,013. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.42% in this ZIP, a rise of 71.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 94553 have risen by 33.0%, ranging from $1,241 to $1,650 with a five-year average of $1,432, 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 94553 Compares

vs National Average
$1,650 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,650 vs $1,864
11% below state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94553, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,650
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94553.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,241 -
2019 $1,319 +6.4%
2020 $1,435 +8.8%
2021 $1,512 +5.4%
2022 $1,650 +9.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,432
Premium Range
$1,241 - $1,650
Annual Change Rate
+7.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94553

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

  • Put ZIP 94553 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 94553?
ZIP 94553 (Martinez, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,650 per year as of 2022 (57th percentile, #738 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +33.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Martinez, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 94553: a claims frequency of 2.67%, a loss ratio of 35.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.42%, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94553 compared to the national average?
ZIP 94553 premiums of $1,650/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94553?
Insurers decline to renew 0.42% of policies in ZIP 94553 in California, a rise of 71.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94553 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 94553 have ranged from $1,241 to $1,650, with a 5-year average of $1,432. The annualized change rate is +7.4% per year.
How does ZIP 94553 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 94553 has an average premium of $1,650/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #738 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.