ZIP 95525 Insurance Data

Blue Lake, California · Humboldt County · 8 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,360/yr
+33.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.74%
Avg severity: $7,592
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95525 (Blue Lake, CA)

ZIP 95525 (Blue Lake, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,360 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 23% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 27% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 95525 is 15.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.74%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,592. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.68% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 95525 have risen by 33.7%, ranging from $1,017 to $1,360 with a five-year average of $1,172 — an annualized rate of +7.5% per year. 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 95525 Compares

vs National Average
$1,360 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,360 vs $1,864
27% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,017
2019 $1,034 +1.7%
2020 $1,143 +10.5%
2021 $1,305 +14.1%
2022 $1,360 +4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,172
Premium Range
$1,017 - $1,360
Annual Change Rate
+7.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 95525?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 95525 (Blue Lake, CA) is $1,360 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +33.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Blue Lake, CA?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.74% in this ZIP), loss ratio (15.3%), and nonrenewal rates (0.68%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95525 compared to the national average?
ZIP 95525 premiums of $1,360/yr are 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95525?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95525 is 0.68%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95525 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 95525 have ranged from $1,017 to $1,360, with a 5-year average of $1,172. The annualized change rate is +7.5% per year.
How does ZIP 95525 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95525 has an average premium of $1,360/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 27% below the state average.

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