ZIP 95033 · Santa Cruz County

Los Gatos, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95033, Los Gatos, California.

13.1%
Loss ratio
3.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#83 of 1545
California rank
39
Policies

The verdict

Los Gatos, CA (ZIP 95033) averages $3,326/yr for homeowners insurance, 87% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally.

$3,326
Avg premium (2022)
+87%
vs U.S. average
+30.3%
since 2018
96th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,326/yr
+30.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.04%
Avg severity: $21,291
Nonrenewal Rate
3.55%
+301.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95033 (Los Gatos, CA)

ZIP 95033 (Los Gatos, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,326 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 39 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 95033 in the 96th percentile, 87% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 78% (above), ranking #83 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Carnelian Bay (ZIP 96140) at $3,320, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 13.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 95033. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.04%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,291. Insurers decline to renew 3.55% of policies in ZIP 95033 at expiration, a rise of 301.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 95033 have risen by 30.3%, ranging from $2,553 to $3,326 with a five-year average of $2,883, an annualized rate of +6.8% 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 95033 Compares

vs National Average
$3,326 vs $1,776
87% above national avg
vs California Average
$3,326 vs $1,864
78% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95033, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000$3,200$3,400 20182019202020212022 $3,326
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95033.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,553 -
2019 $2,583 +1.2%
2020 $2,731 +5.7%
2021 $3,221 +17.9%
2022 $3,326 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,883
Premium Range
$2,553 - $3,326
Annual Change Rate
+6.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95033

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

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 95033?
At the 96th percentile nationally, #83 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 95033 (Los Gatos, CA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,326 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +30.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Los Gatos, CA?
In ZIP 95033, insurers report a 13.1% loss ratio, a 2.04% claims frequency, and a 3.55% nonrenewal rate, the 96th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95033 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 95033 lands in the 96th percentile: its $3,326/yr average is 87% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95033?
ZIP 95033 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.55% in California, a rise of 301.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95033 over 5 years?
ZIP 95033 premiums spanned $2,553 to $3,326 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,883. The annualized change rate is +6.8% per year.
How does ZIP 95033 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 95033 averages $3,326/yr, 78% above that figure, ranking #83 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.