ZIP 95370 · Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95370, Sonora, California.

21.3%
Loss ratio
4.17%
Nonrenewal rate
#493 of 1545
California rank
100
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sonora, CA (ZIP 95370) runs $2,018/yr on average: the 76th percentile nationally and 14% above the U.S. average.

$2,018
Avg premium (2022)
+14%
vs U.S. average
+30.4%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,018/yr
+30.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.85%
Avg severity: $23,199
Nonrenewal Rate
4.17%
+48.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95370 (Sonora, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 95370 (Sonora, CA) pay an average of $2,018 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 100 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 95370 comes in 14% above, the 76th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 8% above that figure, ranking #493 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Cloverdale (ZIP 95425) at $2,016, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 95370 is 21.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.85% of policies in ZIP 95370 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,199. Insurers decline to renew 4.17% of policies in ZIP 95370 at expiration, a rise of 48.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 30.4% through 2022, ranging $1,490 to $2,018 with a 5-year average of $1,682, an annualized rate of +6.9% 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 95370 Compares

vs National Average
$2,018 vs $1,776
14% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,018 vs $1,864
8% above state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95370, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,018
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95370.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,548 -
2019 $1,490 -3.7%
2020 $1,568 +5.2%
2021 $1,787 +13.9%
2022 $2,018 +12.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,682
Premium Range
$1,490 - $2,018
Annual Change Rate
+6.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95370

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

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 95370?
At the 76th percentile nationally, #493 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 95370 (Sonora, CA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,018 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +30.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sonora, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 95370: claims frequency (1.85%), loss ratio (21.3%), and nonrenewal rate (4.17%), together placing this ZIP at the 76th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95370 compared to the national average?
ZIP 95370 premiums of $2,018/yr are 14% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 76th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95370?
Insurers decline to renew 4.17% of policies in ZIP 95370 in California, a rise of 48.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95370 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 95370 have ranged from $1,490 to $2,018, with a 5-year average of $1,682. The annualized change rate is +6.9% per year.
How does ZIP 95370 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95370 runs 8% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $2,018/yr), ranking #493 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.