ZIP 95551 · Humboldt County

Loleta, CA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 95551, Loleta, California averages $1,403/yr.

137.8%
Loss ratio
#948 of 1545
California rank
15
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 95551 (Loleta, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,403/yr, 39th percentile nationally, 21% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,403
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+42.8%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
38/100
95551 - Loleta, CA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C+
$1,403/yr
Avg premium, 61st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
96.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C
56.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 95551's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,403 Lower than most lower than 61% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,403/yr
Near-median premium
+42.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
137.8%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.66%
Avg severity: $72,658
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95551 (Loleta, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 95551 (Loleta, CA) at $1,403 per year for 2022 across approximately 15 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 21% below that mark and lands in the 39th national percentile. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 25% (below), ranking #948 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Palmdale (ZIP 93552) at $1,403, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 137.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 2.66% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $72,658.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 95551 premiums risen 42.8%, spanning $983 to $1,403 (five-year average: $1,179), an annualized rate of +9.3% per year.

FEMA NRI places Humboldt County in the upper risk band at 96.8 (Relatively High): national 97th percentile, #24/58 inside California, and 9% above the 88.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 74.7 · Community Resilience 56.4. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 95551 Compares

vs National Average
$1,403 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,403 vs $1,864
25% below state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95551, 2018–2022

$900$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,403
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95551.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $983 -
2019 $1,055 +7.4%
2020 $1,143 +8.3%
2021 $1,310 +14.6%
2022 $1,403 +7.1%

Premium acceleration in ZIP 95551, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,179
Premium Range
$983 - $1,403
Annual Change Rate
+9.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Humboldt County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 95551 via FIPS 06023. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
96.8
Relatively High · 97th national percentile
In-state county rank
#24
of 58 California counties · state mean 88.7
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $94,107,057

Social Vulnerability Index 74.7 · Community Resilience 56.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively High
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: California NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Humboldt County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 95551 in Humboldt County (NRI 96.8, hazard Earthquake), both outside California. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,403/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 95551?
At the 39th percentile nationally, #948 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 95551 (Loleta, CA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,403 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +42.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Loleta, CA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 95551: a claims frequency of 2.66% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (137.8%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95551 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 95551 lands in the 39th percentile: its $1,403/yr average is 21% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95551?
ZIP 95551 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95551 over 5 years?
ZIP 95551 premiums spanned $983 to $1,403 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,179. The annualized change rate is +9.3% per year.
How does ZIP 95551 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 95551 averages $1,403/yr, 25% below that figure, ranking #948 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 95551?
County NRI 96.8 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 95551 via Humboldt County FIPS 06023. In-state rank #24 of 58; national percentile 97th; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 95551

This ZIP's premiums run at the 39th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.