ZIP 95838 · Sacramento County

Sacramento, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95838, Sacramento, California.

96.8%
Loss ratio
1.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#1470 of 1545
California rank
1,562
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sacramento, CA (ZIP 95838) runs $1,004/yr on average: the 8th percentile nationally and 43% below the U.S. average.

$1,004
Avg premium (2022)
-43%
vs U.S. average
+15.8%
since 2018
8th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,004/yr
+15.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
96.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.68%
Avg severity: $26,423
Nonrenewal Rate
1.46%
+68.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95838 (Sacramento, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 95838 (Sacramento, CA) at $1,004 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,562 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 95838 in the 8th percentile, 43% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 46% below, ranking #1470 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Tulare (ZIP 93274) at $1,002, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 95838 shows a 96.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.68%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,423. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.46%, a rise of 68.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 15.8% through 2022, ranging $867 to $1,004 with a 5-year average of $942, an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 95838 Compares

vs National Average
$1,004 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,004 vs $1,864
46% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95838, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,004
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95838.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $867 -
2019 $913 +5.4%
2020 $945 +3.5%
2021 $984 +4.2%
2022 $1,004 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$942
Premium Range
$867 - $1,004
Annual Change Rate
+3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95838

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 95838?
At just the 8th national percentile, #1470 of 1545 ZIPs in California, homeowners in ZIP 95838 (Sacramento, CA) pay a comparatively low $1,004 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +15.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sacramento, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 95838: a claims frequency of 3.68%, a loss ratio of 96.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.46%, placing this ZIP in the 8th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95838 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 95838 lands in the 8th percentile: its $1,004/yr average is 43% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95838?
Insurers decline to renew 1.46% of policies in ZIP 95838 in California, a rise of 68.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95838 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 95838 runs $867-$1,004 (5-year average $942). The annualized change rate is +3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 95838 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95838 runs 46% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,004/yr), ranking #1470 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.