ZIP 95020 · Santa Clara County

Gilroy, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95020, Gilroy, California.

30.9%
Loss ratio
0.78%
Nonrenewal rate
#639 of 1545
California rank
141
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 95020 (Gilroy, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,794/yr, 66th percentile nationally, 1% above the U.S. norm.

$1,794
Avg premium (2022)
+1%
vs U.S. average
+26.2%
since 2018
66th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,794/yr
+26.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.69%
Avg severity: $20,581
Nonrenewal Rate
0.78%
+50.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95020 (Gilroy, CA)

ZIP 95020 (Gilroy, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,794 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 141 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 1% above that mark and lands in the 66th national percentile. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (below), ranking #639 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Port Costa (ZIP 94569) at $1,792, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 95020 shows a 30.9% 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 2.69%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,581. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.78% in this ZIP, a rise of 50.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 95020 costs have risen 26.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,421 to a high of $1,794, an annualized rate of +6.0% 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 95020 Compares

vs National Average
$1,794 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs California Average
$1,794 vs $1,864
4% below state avg
National Percentile
66th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95020, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,794
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95020.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,421 -
2019 $1,503 +5.7%
2020 $1,606 +6.9%
2021 $1,721 +7.1%
2022 $1,794 +4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,609
Premium Range
$1,421 - $1,794
Annual Change Rate
+6.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95020

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

  • Compare ZIP 95020 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 95020?
ZIP 95020 (Gilroy, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,794 per year as of 2022 (66th percentile, #639 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +26.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gilroy, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 95020: a claims frequency of 2.69%, a loss ratio of 30.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.78%, placing this ZIP in the 66th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95020 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 95020 lands in the 66th percentile: its $1,794/yr average is 1% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95020?
ZIP 95020 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.78% in California, a rise of 50.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95020 over 5 years?
ZIP 95020 premiums spanned $1,421 to $1,794 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,609. The annualized change rate is +6.0% per year.
How does ZIP 95020 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95020 has an average premium of $1,794/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 4% below the state average, ranking #639 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.