ZIP 95548 · Del Norte County

Klamath, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95548, Klamath, California.

4.9%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#827 of 1545
California rank
6
Policies

The verdict

At $1,545/yr, Klamath, CA (ZIP 95548) sits in the 49th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 13% below the U.S. average.

$1,545
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+40.8%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,545/yr
+40.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.15%
Avg severity: $2,385
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
-61.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95548 (Klamath, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 95548 (Klamath, CA) runs $1,545 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 95548 comes in 13% below, the 49th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 17% below that figure, ranking #827 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is San Diego (ZIP 92119) at $1,544, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 95548 shows a 4.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.15% of policies in ZIP 95548 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,385. 0.79% of ZIP 95548 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 61.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 95548 costs have risen 40.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,097 to a high of $1,545, an annualized rate of +8.9% 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 95548 Compares

vs National Average
$1,545 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,545 vs $1,864
17% below state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95548, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,545
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95548.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,097 -
2019 $1,173 +6.9%
2020 $1,176 +0.3%
2021 $1,351 +14.9%
2022 $1,545 +14.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,268
Premium Range
$1,097 - $1,545
Annual Change Rate
+8.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95548

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

  • Compare ZIP 95548 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 95548?
ZIP 95548 (Klamath, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,545 per year as of 2022 (49th percentile, #827 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +40.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Klamath, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 95548: claims frequency (3.15%), loss ratio (4.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.79%), together placing this ZIP at the 49th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95548 compared to the national average?
At $1,545/yr, ZIP 95548 runs 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 49th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95548?
Insurers decline to renew 0.79% of policies in ZIP 95548 in California, a drop of 61.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95548 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 95548 have ranged from $1,097 to $1,545, with a 5-year average of $1,268. The annualized change rate is +8.9% per year.
How does ZIP 95548 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95548 runs 17% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,545/yr), ranking #827 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.