ZIP 94901 · Marin County

San Rafael, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94901, San Rafael, California.

29.9%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#243 of 1545
California rank
1,207
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in San Rafael, CA (ZIP 94901) runs $2,493/yr on average: the 89th percentile nationally and 40% above the U.S. average.

$2,493
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
+27.1%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,493/yr
+27.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.53%
Avg severity: $29,535
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
+122.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94901 (San Rafael, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 94901 (San Rafael, CA) pay an average of $2,493 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,207 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 40% above that mark and lands in the 89th national percentile. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 34% (above), ranking #243 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Saratoga (ZIP 95070) at $2,492, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 94901 shows a 29.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.53%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,535. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.64%, a rise of 122.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 94901 have risen by 27.1%, ranging from $1,961 to $2,493 with a five-year average of $2,255, an annualized rate of +6.2% 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 94901 Compares

vs National Average
$2,493 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,493 vs $1,864
34% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94901, 2018–2022

$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,493
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94901.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,961 -
2019 $2,111 +7.7%
2020 $2,296 +8.7%
2021 $2,413 +5.1%
2022 $2,493 +3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,255
Premium Range
$1,961 - $2,493
Annual Change Rate
+6.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94901

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

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 94901?
At the 89th percentile nationally, #243 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 94901 (San Rafael, CA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,493 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +27.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Rafael, CA?
In ZIP 94901, insurers report a 29.9% loss ratio, a 2.53% claims frequency, and a 0.64% nonrenewal rate, the 89th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94901 compared to the national average?
ZIP 94901 premiums of $2,493/yr are 40% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94901?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94901 is 0.64%, a rise of 122.1% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94901 over 5 years?
ZIP 94901 premiums spanned $1,961 to $2,493 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,255. The annualized change rate is +6.2% per year.
How does ZIP 94901 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 94901 has an average premium of $2,493/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 34% above the state average, ranking #243 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.