ZIP 94971 · Marin County

Tomales, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 94971, Tomales, California.

26.4%
Loss ratio
2.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#502 of 1545
California rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Tomales, CA (ZIP 94971) averages $2,009/yr for homeowners insurance, 13% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally.

$2,009
Avg premium (2022)
+13%
vs U.S. average
+38.9%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,009/yr
+38.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.90%
Avg severity: $13,613
Nonrenewal Rate
2.60%
+68.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 94971 (Tomales, CA)

ZIP 94971 (Tomales, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,009 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 10 reported policies. That is 13% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 76th percentile nationally. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 94971 is 8% above, ranking #502 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Strawberry (ZIP 95375) at $2,010, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 26.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.90%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,613. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.60%, a rise of 68.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 94971 costs have risen 38.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,446 to a high of $2,009, an annualized rate of +8.6% 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 94971 Compares

vs National Average
$2,009 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,009 vs $1,864
8% above state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 94971, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,009
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 94971.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,446 -
2019 $1,611 +11.4%
2020 $1,606 -0.3%
2021 $1,664 +3.6%
2022 $2,009 +20.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,667
Premium Range
$1,446 - $2,009
Annual Change Rate
+8.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 94971

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

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 94971?
At the 76th percentile nationally, #502 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 94971 (Tomales, CA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,009 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +38.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tomales, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 94971: a claims frequency of 3.90%, a loss ratio of 26.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.60%, placing this ZIP in the 76th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 94971 compared to the national average?
ZIP 94971 premiums of $2,009/yr are 13% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 76th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 94971?
Insurers decline to renew 2.60% of policies in ZIP 94971 in California, a rise of 68.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 94971 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 94971 have ranged from $1,446 to $2,009, with a 5-year average of $1,667. The annualized change rate is +8.6% per year.
How does ZIP 94971 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 94971 runs 8% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $2,009/yr), ranking #502 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.