ZIP 95247 · Calaveras County

Murphys, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95247, Murphys, California.

20.5%
Loss ratio
4.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#379 of 1545
California rank
40
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Murphys, CA (ZIP 95247) runs $2,230/yr on average: the 83rd percentile nationally and 26% above the U.S. average.

$2,230
Avg premium (2022)
+26%
vs U.S. average
+21.0%
since 2018
83rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,230/yr
+21.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.32%
Avg severity: $19,685
Nonrenewal Rate
4.64%
+71.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95247 (Murphys, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 95247 (Murphys, CA) pay an average of $2,230 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 40 reported policies. That is 26% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 83rd percentile nationally. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 20% above that figure, ranking #379 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Rough And Ready (ZIP 95975) at $2,232, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 95247 is 20.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.32%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,685. 4.64% of ZIP 95247 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 71.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 95247 premiums risen 21.0%, spanning $1,813 to $2,230 (five-year average: $1,948), an annualized rate of +4.9% 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 95247 Compares

vs National Average
$2,230 vs $1,776
26% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,230 vs $1,864
20% above state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95247, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,230
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95247.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,843 -
2019 $1,813 -1.6%
2020 $1,848 +1.9%
2021 $2,007 +8.6%
2022 $2,230 +11.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,948
Premium Range
$1,813 - $2,230
Annual Change Rate
+4.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95247

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 95247?
ZIP 95247 (Murphys, CA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,230 per year as of 2022, in the 83rd percentile nationally, #379 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +21.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Murphys, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 95247: a claims frequency of 2.32%, a loss ratio of 20.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 4.64%, placing this ZIP in the 83rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95247 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 95247 lands in the 83rd percentile: its $2,230/yr average is 26% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95247?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95247 is 4.64%, a rise of 71.4% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95247 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 95247 runs $1,813-$2,230 (5-year average $1,948). The annualized change rate is +4.9% per year.
How does ZIP 95247 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 95247 averages $2,230/yr, 20% above that figure, ranking #379 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.