ZIP 95536 · Humboldt County

Ferndale, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95536, Ferndale, California.

3.24%
Nonrenewal rate
#747 of 1545
California rank
7
Policies

The verdict

At $1,640/yr, Ferndale, CA (ZIP 95536) sits in the 56th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 8% below the U.S. average.

$1,640
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+29.9%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,640/yr
+29.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
N/A
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
N/A
Nonrenewal Rate
3.24%
+343.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95536 (Ferndale, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 95536 (Ferndale, CA) pay an average of $1,640 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 95536 in the 56th percentile, 8% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 12% below that figure, ranking #747 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Ventura (ZIP 93001) at $1,639, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The nonrenewal rate here is 3.24%, a rise of 343.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 95536 costs have risen 29.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,259 to a high of $1,640, an annualized rate of +6.8% 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 95536 Compares

vs National Average
$1,640 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,640 vs $1,864
12% below state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95536, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,640
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95536.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,262 -
2019 $1,259 -0.3%
2020 $1,353 +7.5%
2021 $1,508 +11.5%
2022 $1,640 +8.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,404
Premium Range
$1,259 - $1,640
Annual Change Rate
+6.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95536

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 95536?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 95536 (Ferndale, CA) averages $1,640 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 56th percentile, #747 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +29.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ferndale, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 95536: a claims frequency of N/A, a loss ratio of N/A, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.24%, placing this ZIP in the 56th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95536 compared to the national average?
At $1,640/yr, ZIP 95536 runs 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 56th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95536?
Insurers decline to renew 3.24% of policies in ZIP 95536 in California, a rise of 343.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95536 over 5 years?
ZIP 95536 premiums spanned $1,259 to $1,640 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,404. The annualized change rate is +6.8% per year.
How does ZIP 95536 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95536 has an average premium of $1,640/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #747 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.