ZIP 95936 · Sierra County

Downieville, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95936, Downieville, California.

8.8%
Loss ratio
6.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#238 of 1545
California rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Downieville, CA (ZIP 95936) averages $2,511/yr for homeowners insurance, 41% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally.

$2,511
Avg premium (2022)
+41%
vs U.S. average
+36.0%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,511/yr
+36.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.86%
Avg severity: $7,732
Nonrenewal Rate
6.67%
+250.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95936 (Downieville, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 95936 (Downieville, CA) runs $2,511 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 41% above that mark and lands in the 89th national percentile. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 35% above, ranking #238 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Keene (ZIP 93531) at $2,510, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 8.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 95936. 2.86% of policies in ZIP 95936 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,732. The nonrenewal rate here is 6.67%, a rise of 250.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 95936 costs have risen 36.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,700 to a high of $2,511, an annualized rate of +8.0% 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 95936 Compares

vs National Average
$2,511 vs $1,776
41% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,511 vs $1,864
35% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95936, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,511
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95936.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,846 -
2019 $1,700 -7.9%
2020 $1,997 +17.5%
2021 $2,335 +16.9%
2022 $2,511 +7.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,078
Premium Range
$1,700 - $2,511
Annual Change Rate
+8.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95936

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 95936?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 95936 (Downieville, CA): $2,511/year as of 2022, the 89th national percentile, #238 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +36.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Downieville, CA?
In ZIP 95936, insurers report a 8.8% loss ratio, a 2.86% claims frequency, and a 6.67% nonrenewal rate, the 89th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95936 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 95936 lands in the 89th percentile: its $2,511/yr average is 41% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95936?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95936 is 6.67%, a rise of 250.0% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95936 over 5 years?
ZIP 95936 premiums spanned $1,700 to $2,511 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,078. The annualized change rate is +8.0% per year.
How does ZIP 95936 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95936 has an average premium of $2,511/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 35% above the state average, ranking #238 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.