ZIP 95685 · Amador County

Sutter Creek, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95685, Sutter Creek, California.

32.7%
Loss ratio
4.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#340 of 1545
California rank
36
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 95685 (Sutter Creek, CA) homeowners insurance averages $2,307/yr, 85th percentile nationally, 30% above the U.S. norm.

$2,307
Avg premium (2022)
+30%
vs U.S. average
+38.8%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,307/yr
+38.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.87%
Avg severity: $40,214
Nonrenewal Rate
4.89%
+162.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95685 (Sutter Creek, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 95685 (Sutter Creek, CA) pay an average of $2,307 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 36 reported policies. That is 30% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 85th percentile nationally. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 24% above that figure, ranking #340 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Hume (ZIP 93628) at $2,306, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $40,214. 4.89% of ZIP 95685 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 162.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 95685 premiums risen 38.8%, spanning $1,662 to $2,307 (five-year average: $1,928), an annualized rate of +8.6% 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 95685 Compares

vs National Average
$2,307 vs $1,776
30% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,307 vs $1,864
24% above state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95685, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,307
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95685.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,662 -
2019 $1,679 +1.1%
2020 $1,914 +13.9%
2021 $2,078 +8.6%
2022 $2,307 +11.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,928
Premium Range
$1,662 - $2,307
Annual Change Rate
+8.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95685

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 95685?
At the 85th percentile nationally, #340 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 95685 (Sutter Creek, CA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,307 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +38.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sutter Creek, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 95685: a claims frequency of 1.87%, a loss ratio of 32.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 4.89%, placing this ZIP in the 85th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95685 compared to the national average?
ZIP 95685 premiums of $2,307/yr are 30% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 85th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95685?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95685 is 4.89%, a rise of 162.9% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95685 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 95685 runs $1,662-$2,307 (5-year average $1,928). The annualized change rate is +8.6% per year.
How does ZIP 95685 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 95685 averages $2,307/yr, 24% above that figure, ranking #340 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.