ZIP 95918 · Yuba County

Browns Valley, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95918, Browns Valley, California.

115.4%
Loss ratio
2.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#157 of 1545
California rank
13
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 95918 (Browns Valley, CA) homeowners insurance averages $2,847/yr, 93rd percentile nationally, 60% above the U.S. norm.

$2,847
Avg premium (2022)
+60%
vs U.S. average
+56.2%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,847/yr
+56.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
115.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.19%
Avg severity: $149,921
Nonrenewal Rate
2.66%
+314.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95918 (Browns Valley, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 95918 (Browns Valley, CA) at $2,847 per year for 2022 across approximately 13 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 60% above that mark and lands in the 93rd national percentile. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 53% above, ranking #157 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Oakland (ZIP 94618) at $2,849, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 115.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 95918. About 2.19% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $149,921. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.66%, a rise of 314.1% 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 56.2% through 2022, ranging $1,822 to $2,847 with a 5-year average of $2,278, an annualized rate of +11.8% 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 95918 Compares

vs National Average
$2,847 vs $1,776
60% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,847 vs $1,864
53% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95918, 2018–2022

$1,500$2,000$2,500$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,847
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95918.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,822 -
2019 $1,996 +9.5%
2020 $2,202 +10.3%
2021 $2,523 +14.6%
2022 $2,847 +12.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,278
Premium Range
$1,822 - $2,847
Annual Change Rate
+11.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95918

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

  • Put ZIP 95918 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how California compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. California overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 95918?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 95918 (Browns Valley, CA): $2,847/year as of 2022, the 93rd national percentile, #157 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +56.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Browns Valley, CA?
ZIP 95918 is running a loss ratio above 100% (115.4%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 2.19% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.66%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95918 compared to the national average?
At $2,847/yr, ZIP 95918 runs 60% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 93rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95918?
Insurers decline to renew 2.66% of policies in ZIP 95918 in California, a rise of 314.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95918 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 95918 runs $1,822-$2,847 (5-year average $2,278). The annualized change rate is +11.8% per year.
How does ZIP 95918 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95918 runs 53% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $2,847/yr), ranking #157 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.