ZIP 95140 · Santa Clara County

Mount Hamilton, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95140, Mount Hamilton, California.

116.2%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#68 of 1545
California rank

The verdict

At $3,498/yr, Mount Hamilton, CA (ZIP 95140) sits in the 97th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 97% above the U.S. average.

$3,498
Avg premium (2022)
+97%
vs U.S. average
+36.1%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,498/yr
+36.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
116.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.30%
Avg severity: $176,767
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95140 (Mount Hamilton, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 95140 (Mount Hamilton, CA) pay an average of $3,498 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 95140 in the 97th percentile, 97% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 88% above, ranking #68 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Los Altos (ZIP 94022) at $3,492, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 95140 shows a 116.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 2.30% of policies in ZIP 95140 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $176,767. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.15% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 95140 costs have risen 36.1% since 2018, from a low of $2,569 to a high of $3,691, an annualized rate of +8.0% 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 95140 Compares

vs National Average
$3,498 vs $1,776
97% above national avg
vs California Average
$3,498 vs $1,864
88% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95140, 2018–2022

$2,500$3,000$3,500$4,000 20182019202020212022 $3,498
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95140.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,569 -
2019 $3,004 +16.9%
2020 $3,212 +6.9%
2021 $3,691 +14.9%
2022 $3,498 -5.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,195
Premium Range
$2,569 - $3,691
Annual Change Rate
+8.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95140

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 95140 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how California compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. California overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 95140?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 95140 (Mount Hamilton, CA): $3,498/year as of 2022, the 97th national percentile, #68 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +36.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mount Hamilton, CA?
ZIP 95140 is running a loss ratio above 100% (116.2%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 2.30% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.15%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95140 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 95140 lands in the 97th percentile: its $3,498/yr average is 97% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95140?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95140 is 1.15% in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95140 over 5 years?
ZIP 95140 premiums spanned $2,569 to $3,691 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,195. The annualized change rate is +8.0% per year.
How does ZIP 95140 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 95140 averages $3,498/yr, 88% above that figure, ranking #68 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.