ZIP 95437 · Mendocino County

Fort Bragg, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95437, Fort Bragg, California.

11.4%
Loss ratio
1.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#800 of 1545
California rank
58
Policies

The verdict

Fort Bragg, CA (ZIP 95437) averages $1,582/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally.

$1,582
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+25.8%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,582/yr
+25.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.00%
Avg severity: $18,091
Nonrenewal Rate
1.18%
+671.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95437 (Fort Bragg, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 95437 (Fort Bragg, CA) runs $1,582 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 58 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 95437 in the 52nd percentile, 11% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 15% (below), ranking #800 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Green Valley Lake (ZIP 92341) at $1,583, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 95437 is 11.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.00%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,091. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.18% in this ZIP, a rise of 671.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 25.8% through 2022, ranging $1,258 to $1,582 with a 5-year average of $1,419, an annualized rate of +5.9% 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 95437 Compares

vs National Average
$1,582 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,582 vs $1,864
15% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95437, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,582
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95437.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,258 -
2019 $1,334 +6.1%
2020 $1,404 +5.2%
2021 $1,518 +8.2%
2022 $1,582 +4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,419
Premium Range
$1,258 - $1,582
Annual Change Rate
+5.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95437

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 95437?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 95437 (Fort Bragg, CA) averages $1,582 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 52nd percentile, #800 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +25.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Bragg, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 95437: a claims frequency of 1.00%, a loss ratio of 11.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.18%, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95437 compared to the national average?
At $1,582/yr, ZIP 95437 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95437?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95437 is 1.18%, a rise of 671.4% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95437 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 95437 runs $1,258-$1,582 (5-year average $1,419). The annualized change rate is +5.9% per year.
How does ZIP 95437 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95437 runs 15% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,582/yr), ranking #800 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.