ZIP 94595 · Contra Costa County

Walnut Creek, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94595, Walnut Creek, California.

12.2%
Loss ratio
1.09%
Nonrenewal rate
#389 of 1545
California rank
1,178
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 94595 (Walnut Creek, CA) homeowners insurance averages $2,206/yr, 82nd percentile nationally, 24% above the U.S. norm.

$2,206
Avg premium (2022)
+24%
vs U.S. average
+33.4%
since 2018
82nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,206/yr
+33.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.69%
Avg severity: $10,027
Nonrenewal Rate
1.09%
+657.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94595 (Walnut Creek, CA)

ZIP 94595 (Walnut Creek, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,206 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,178 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 94595 comes in 24% above, the 82nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 18% (above), ranking #389 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Corte Madera (ZIP 94925) at $2,205, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 12.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 94595. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.69%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,027. 1.09% of ZIP 94595 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 657.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 94595 premiums risen 33.4%, spanning $1,654 to $2,206 (five-year average: $1,953), an annualized rate of +7.5% 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 94595 Compares

vs National Average
$2,206 vs $1,776
24% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,206 vs $1,864
18% above state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94595, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,206
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94595.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,654 -
2019 $1,781 +7.7%
2020 $2,023 +13.6%
2021 $2,102 +3.9%
2022 $2,206 +5.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,953
Premium Range
$1,654 - $2,206
Annual Change Rate
+7.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94595

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 94595 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 94595?
ZIP 94595 (Walnut Creek, CA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,206 per year as of 2022, in the 82nd percentile nationally, #389 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +33.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Walnut Creek, CA?
In ZIP 94595, insurers report a 12.2% loss ratio, a 2.69% claims frequency, and a 1.09% nonrenewal rate, the 82nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94595 compared to the national average?
At $2,206/yr, ZIP 94595 runs 24% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 82nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94595?
ZIP 94595 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.09% in California, a rise of 657.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94595 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 94595 runs $1,654-$2,206 (5-year average $1,953). The annualized change rate is +7.5% per year.
How does ZIP 94595 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 94595 runs 18% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $2,206/yr), ranking #389 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.