ZIP 94560 Insurance Data

Newark, California · Alameda County · 1,190 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,288/yr
+21.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.75%
Avg severity: $17,476
Nonrenewal Rate
0.40%
+87.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94560 (Newark, CA)

ZIP 94560 (Newark, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,288 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,190 reported policies. That is 27% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 31% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 94560 is 23.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.75%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,476. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.40% in this ZIP, a rise of 87.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 94560 have risen by 21.0%, ranging from $1,064 to $1,288 with a five-year average of $1,182 — an annualized rate of +4.9% per year. 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 94560 Compares

vs National Average
$1,288 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,288 vs $1,864
31% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,064
2019 $1,116 +4.9%
2020 $1,194 +7.0%
2021 $1,250 +4.6%
2022 $1,288 +3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,182
Premium Range
$1,064 - $1,288
Annual Change Rate
+4.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 94560?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 94560 (Newark, CA) is $1,288 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +21.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newark, CA?
Key factors include claims frequency (1.75% in this ZIP), loss ratio (23.8%), and nonrenewal rates (0.40%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94560 compared to the national average?
ZIP 94560 premiums of $1,288/yr are 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94560?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94560 is 0.40%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +87.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94560 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 94560 have ranged from $1,064 to $1,288, with a 5-year average of $1,182. The annualized change rate is +4.9% per year.
How does ZIP 94560 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 94560 has an average premium of $1,288/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 31% below the state average.

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