ZIP 95549 · Humboldt County

Kneeland, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95549, Kneeland, California.

12.7%
Loss ratio
1.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#194 of 1545
California rank
2
Policies

The verdict

At $2,678/yr, Kneeland, CA (ZIP 95549) sits in the 92nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 51% above the U.S. average.

$2,678
Avg premium (2022)
+51%
vs U.S. average
+58.5%
since 2018
92nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,678/yr
+58.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.96%
Avg severity: $35,319
Nonrenewal Rate
1.92%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95549 (Kneeland, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 95549 (Kneeland, CA) runs $2,678 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 95549 in the 92nd percentile, 51% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 44% above, ranking #194 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Bella Vista (ZIP 96008) at $2,679, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 95549 is 12.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 0.96%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $35,319. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.92%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 95549 premiums risen 58.5%, spanning $1,689 to $2,678 (five-year average: $2,063), an annualized rate of +12.2% 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 95549 Compares

vs National Average
$2,678 vs $1,776
51% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,678 vs $1,864
44% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95549, 2018–2022

$1,500$2,000$2,500$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,678
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95549.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,689 -
2019 $1,731 +2.5%
2020 $1,951 +12.7%
2021 $2,268 +16.2%
2022 $2,678 +18.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,063
Premium Range
$1,689 - $2,678
Annual Change Rate
+12.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95549

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 95549?
ZIP 95549 (Kneeland, CA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,678 per year as of 2022, in the 92nd percentile nationally, #194 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +58.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kneeland, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 95549: a claims frequency of 0.96%, a loss ratio of 12.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.92%, placing this ZIP in the 92nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95549 compared to the national average?
At $2,678/yr, ZIP 95549 runs 51% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 92nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95549?
ZIP 95549 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.92% in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95549 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 95549 runs $1,689-$2,678 (5-year average $2,063). The annualized change rate is +12.2% per year.
How does ZIP 95549 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 95549 averages $2,678/yr, 44% above that figure, ranking #194 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium.

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