ZIP 95524 · Humboldt County

Bayside, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95524, Bayside, California.

46.0%
Loss ratio
0.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#589 of 1545
California rank
66
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Bayside, CA (ZIP 95524) runs $1,866/yr on average: the 69th percentile nationally and 5% above the U.S. average.

$1,866
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
+28.0%
since 2018
69th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,866/yr
+28.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.56%
Avg severity: $55,065
Nonrenewal Rate
0.22%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95524 (Bayside, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 95524 (Bayside, CA) pay an average of $1,866 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 66 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 95524 comes in 5% above, the 69th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 95524 is 0% above, ranking #589 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Garden Valley (ZIP 95633) at $1,867, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 95524 is 46.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.56%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $55,065. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.22%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 95524 have risen by 28.0%, ranging from $1,458 to $1,866 with a five-year average of $1,626, an annualized rate of +6.4% 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 95524 Compares

vs National Average
$1,866 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs California Average
$1,866 vs $1,864
0% above state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95524, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,866
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95524.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,458 -
2019 $1,499 +2.8%
2020 $1,608 +7.2%
2021 $1,699 +5.7%
2022 $1,866 +9.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,626
Premium Range
$1,458 - $1,866
Annual Change Rate
+6.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95524

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

  • Compare ZIP 95524 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 95524?
ZIP 95524 (Bayside, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,866 per year as of 2022 (69th percentile, #589 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +28.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bayside, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 95524: a claims frequency of 1.56%, a loss ratio of 46.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.22%, placing this ZIP in the 69th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95524 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 95524 lands in the 69th percentile: its $1,866/yr average is 5% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95524?
Insurers decline to renew 0.22% of policies in ZIP 95524 in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95524 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 95524 have ranged from $1,458 to $1,866, with a 5-year average of $1,626. The annualized change rate is +6.4% per year.
How does ZIP 95524 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95524 has an average premium of $1,866/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 0% above the state average, ranking #589 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.