ZIP 95007 Insurance Data

Brookdale, California · Santa Cruz County · 456 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,315/yr
+30.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
463.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.76%
Avg severity: $110,066
Nonrenewal Rate
2.44%
+243.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95007 (Brookdale, CA)

ZIP 95007 (Brookdale, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,315 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 456 reported policies. That is 30% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 85th percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 24% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 95007 is 463.8%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 9.76%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $110,066. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.44% in this ZIP, a rise of 243.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 95007 have risen by 30.9%, ranging from $1,769 to $2,315 with a five-year average of $2,034 — an annualized rate of +7.0% per year. 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 95007 Compares

vs National Average
$2,315 vs $1,776
30% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,315 vs $1,864
24% above state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,769
2019 $1,890 +6.8%
2020 $1,989 +5.3%
2021 $2,207 +10.9%
2022 $2,315 +4.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,034
Premium Range
$1,769 - $2,315
Annual Change Rate
+7.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 95007?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 95007 (Brookdale, CA) is $2,315 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +30.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brookdale, CA?
Key factors include claims frequency (9.76% in this ZIP), loss ratio (463.8%), and nonrenewal rates (2.44%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95007 compared to the national average?
ZIP 95007 premiums of $2,315/yr are 30% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 85th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95007?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95007 is 2.44%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +243.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95007 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 95007 have ranged from $1,769 to $2,315, with a 5-year average of $2,034. The annualized change rate is +7.0% per year.
How does ZIP 95007 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95007 has an average premium of $2,315/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 24% above the state average.

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