ZIP 94706 · Alameda County

Albany, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94706, Albany, California.

10.6%
Loss ratio
0.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#789 of 1545
California rank
5,128
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Albany, CA (ZIP 94706) runs $1,592/yr on average: the 53rd percentile nationally and 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,592
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+13.7%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,592/yr
+13.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.21%
Avg severity: $13,970
Nonrenewal Rate
0.40%
+70.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94706 (Albany, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 94706 (Albany, CA) at $1,592 per year for 2022 across approximately 5,128 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 15% (below), ranking #789 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Los Angeles (ZIP 90057) at $1,593, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 94706 shows a 10.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.21%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,970. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.40% in this ZIP, a rise of 70.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 94706 premiums risen 13.7%, spanning $1,401 to $1,631 (five-year average: $1,537), an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 94706 Compares

vs National Average
$1,592 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,592 vs $1,864
15% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94706, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,592
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94706.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,401 -
2019 $1,487 +6.1%
2020 $1,573 +5.8%
2021 $1,631 +3.7%
2022 $1,592 -2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,537
Premium Range
$1,401 - $1,631
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94706

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

  • Compare ZIP 94706 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 94706?
ZIP 94706 (Albany, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,592 per year as of 2022 (53rd percentile, #789 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +13.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Albany, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 94706: a claims frequency of 1.21%, a loss ratio of 10.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.40%, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94706 compared to the national average?
At $1,592/yr, ZIP 94706 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94706?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94706 is 0.40%, a rise of 70.7% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94706 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 94706 have ranged from $1,401 to $1,631, with a 5-year average of $1,537. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 94706 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 94706 runs 15% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,592/yr), ranking #789 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.