ZIP 95010 · Santa Cruz County

Capitola, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95010, Capitola, California.

24.0%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#944 of 1545
California rank
2,570
Policies

The verdict

At $1,406/yr, Capitola, CA (ZIP 95010) sits in the 39th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,406
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+22.9%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,406/yr
+22.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.61%
Avg severity: $20,947
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
+327.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95010 (Capitola, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 95010 (Capitola, CA) at $1,406 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,570 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 25% below, ranking #944 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Crescent City (ZIP 95531) at $1,406, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 95010 is 24.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.61% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,947. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.64%, a rise of 327.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 22.9% through 2022, ranging $1,144 to $1,406 with a 5-year average of $1,286, 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 95010 Compares

vs National Average
$1,406 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,406 vs $1,864
25% below state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95010, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,406
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95010.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,144 -
2019 $1,205 +5.3%
2020 $1,275 +5.9%
2021 $1,403 +10.0%
2022 $1,406 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,286
Premium Range
$1,144 - $1,406
Annual Change Rate
+5.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95010

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 95010 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 95010?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 95010 (Capitola, CA) averages $1,406 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 39th percentile, #944 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +22.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Capitola, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 95010: claims frequency (1.61%), loss ratio (24.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.64%), together placing this ZIP at the 39th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95010 compared to the national average?
At $1,406/yr, ZIP 95010 runs 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95010?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95010 is 0.64%, a rise of 327.2% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95010 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 95010 have ranged from $1,144 to $1,406, with a 5-year average of $1,286. The annualized change rate is +5.3% per year.
How does ZIP 95010 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95010 runs 25% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,406/yr), ranking #944 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.