ZIP 95420 · Mendocino County

Caspar, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95420, Caspar, California.

6.5%
Loss ratio
3.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#254 of 1545
California rank
72
Policies

The verdict

Caspar, CA (ZIP 95420) averages $2,475/yr for homeowners insurance, 39% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally.

$2,475
Avg premium (2022)
+39%
vs U.S. average
+28.7%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,475/yr
+28.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.11%
Avg severity: $14,545
Nonrenewal Rate
3.33%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95420 (Caspar, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 95420 (Caspar, CA) pay an average of $2,475 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 72 reported policies. That is 39% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 88th percentile nationally. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 95420 is 33% above, ranking #254 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Point Reyes Station (ZIP 94956) at $2,473, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 6.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 95420. About 1.11% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,545. The nonrenewal rate here is 3.33%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 95420 premiums risen 28.7%, spanning $1,923 to $2,635 (five-year average: $2,353), an annualized rate of +6.5% 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 95420 Compares

vs National Average
$2,475 vs $1,776
39% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,475 vs $1,864
33% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95420, 2018–2022

$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,475
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95420.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,923 -
2019 $2,257 +17.3%
2020 $2,477 +9.7%
2021 $2,635 +6.4%
2022 $2,475 -6.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,353
Premium Range
$1,923 - $2,635
Annual Change Rate
+6.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95420

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

  • Put ZIP 95420 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • California's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. California overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 95420?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 95420 (Caspar, CA): $2,475/year as of 2022, the 88th national percentile, #254 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +28.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Caspar, CA?
In ZIP 95420, insurers report a 6.5% loss ratio, a 1.11% claims frequency, and a 3.33% nonrenewal rate, the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95420 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 95420 lands in the 88th percentile: its $2,475/yr average is 39% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95420?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95420 is 3.33% in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95420 over 5 years?
ZIP 95420 premiums spanned $1,923 to $2,635 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,353. The annualized change rate is +6.5% per year.
How does ZIP 95420 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95420 has an average premium of $2,475/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 33% above the state average, ranking #254 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.