ZIP 94965 · Marin County

Sausalito, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94965, Sausalito, California.

31.6%
Loss ratio
1.27%
Nonrenewal rate
#76 of 1545
California rank
309
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sausalito, CA (ZIP 94965) runs $3,408/yr on average: the 97th percentile nationally and 92% above the U.S. average.

$3,408
Avg premium (2022)
+92%
vs U.S. average
+23.0%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,408/yr
+23.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.74%
Avg severity: $28,823
Nonrenewal Rate
1.27%
+64.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94965 (Sausalito, CA)

ZIP 94965 (Sausalito, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,408 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 309 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 94965 comes in 92% above, the 97th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 94965 is 83% above, ranking #76 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is La Canada Flintridge (ZIP 91011) at $3,397, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 31.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 94965. 3.74% of policies in ZIP 94965 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,823. Insurers decline to renew 1.27% of policies in ZIP 94965 at expiration, a rise of 64.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 94965 premiums risen 23.0%, spanning $2,771 to $3,408 (five-year average: $3,145), an annualized rate of +5.3% 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 94965 Compares

vs National Average
$3,408 vs $1,776
92% above national avg
vs California Average
$3,408 vs $1,864
83% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94965, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,800$3,000$3,200$3,400$3,600 20182019202020212022 $3,408
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94965.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,771 -
2019 $2,961 +6.8%
2020 $3,184 +7.5%
2021 $3,402 +6.9%
2022 $3,408 +0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,145
Premium Range
$2,771 - $3,408
Annual Change Rate
+5.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94965

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

  • Put ZIP 94965 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 94965?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 94965 (Sausalito, CA): $3,408/year as of 2022, the 97th national percentile, #76 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +23.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sausalito, CA?
In ZIP 94965, insurers report a 31.6% loss ratio, a 3.74% claims frequency, and a 1.27% nonrenewal rate, the 97th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94965 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 94965 lands in the 97th percentile: its $3,408/yr average is 92% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94965?
Insurers decline to renew 1.27% of policies in ZIP 94965 in California, a rise of 64.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94965 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 94965 have ranged from $2,771 to $3,408, with a 5-year average of $3,145. The annualized change rate is +5.3% per year.
How does ZIP 94965 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 94965 has an average premium of $3,408/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 83% above the state average, ranking #76 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.