ZIP 95066 · Santa Cruz County

Scotts Valley, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95066, Scotts Valley, California.

40.7%
Loss ratio
2.04%
Nonrenewal rate
#323 of 1545
California rank
300
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 95066 (Scotts Valley, CA) homeowners insurance averages $2,347/yr, 85th percentile nationally, 32% above the U.S. norm.

$2,347
Avg premium (2022)
+32%
vs U.S. average
+32.8%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,347/yr
+32.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.19%
Avg severity: $43,668
Nonrenewal Rate
2.04%
+308.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95066 (Scotts Valley, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 95066 (Scotts Valley, CA) pay an average of $2,347 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 300 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 95066 comes in 32% above, the 85th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 26% above that figure, ranking #323 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Woodland Hills (ZIP 91367) at $2,347, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 95066 is 40.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.19% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $43,668. Insurers decline to renew 2.04% of policies in ZIP 95066 at expiration, a rise of 308.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 95066 costs have risen 32.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,767 to a high of $2,347, an annualized rate of +7.3% 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 95066 Compares

vs National Average
$2,347 vs $1,776
32% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,347 vs $1,864
26% above state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95066, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,347
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95066.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,767 -
2019 $1,852 +4.8%
2020 $2,048 +10.5%
2021 $2,219 +8.4%
2022 $2,347 +5.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,047
Premium Range
$1,767 - $2,347
Annual Change Rate
+7.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95066

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 95066?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 95066 (Scotts Valley, CA): $2,347/year as of 2022, the 85th national percentile, #323 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +32.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Scotts Valley, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 95066: claims frequency (2.19%), loss ratio (40.7%), and nonrenewal rate (2.04%), together placing this ZIP at the 85th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95066 compared to the national average?
ZIP 95066 premiums of $2,347/yr are 32% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 85th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95066?
Insurers decline to renew 2.04% of policies in ZIP 95066 in California, a rise of 308.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95066 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 95066 runs $1,767-$2,347 (5-year average $2,047). The annualized change rate is +7.3% per year.
How does ZIP 95066 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95066 runs 26% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $2,347/yr), ranking #323 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.